Rights group condemns abduction of government critics by Uganda military
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Ugandan military for the arbitrary detention of government critics and the intimidation of independent media. The organization reports that detainees are being held in secret locations and subjected to politically motivated prosecutions.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant deterioration of human rights and democratic norms in Uganda, drawing international attention to the actions of the Museveni government.
Human Rights Watch on Thursday raised concerns surrounding the arbitrary detention of government critics by the Ugandan military, stating that the authorities hold the individuals in undisclosed locations and subsequently transfer them to civilian authorities for politically motivated prosecutions. The organization said the detentions form part of a broader campaign against opposition figures, lawyers, journalists, and independent media.
HRW Deputy Africa Director Carine Kaneza Nantulya commented on the alleged human rights violations perpetrated by the military, stating: “No military officer should be able to carry out serious violations with impunity…Uganda’s partners should urgently press President Museveni’s government to end these abuses, uphold the rule of law, and ensure accountability for those responsible.”
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