Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics
Human Rights Watch reports that the Ugandan military is increasingly targeting government critics, journalists, and opposition figures through arbitrary arrests and incommunicado detention. The organization calls for an end to these practices, citing violations of the Ugandan Constitution and fundamental human rights.
Why it matters
The report highlights a significant deterioration of democratic norms and civil liberties in Uganda under the current administration.
Targeting Opposition Figures, Journalists; Violating Fundamental Rights
Human Rights Watch is an advocacy organization; the framing focuses on human rights violations and government accountability.
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