The United Nations has condemned the Government of Uganda security apparatus for its clampdown on dissent and opposition groups.
The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has expressed his criticism of the country’s increasing pressure on dissidents and others.
“I am appalled that the authorities are increasingly targeting any form of dissent, and deepening restrictions on the fundamental freedoms of all those living in Uganda. Those who dare to speak out are silenced.” Turk said in a statement issued yesterday July 30th.
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His comments came a day after 70-year-old opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye who has been in prison without trial since November 2024 was hospitalised in an unresponsive state after he collapsed during a court hearing.
The UN Human Rights office said that repression against those who criticise the government has increased after the general elections on 15 January, when 81 year old Yoweri Kaguta Musevini, was declared president for his seventh term.
The UN statement indicatedd that it is reported that at least 50 opposition leaders and supporters, five journalists, and five human rights advocates have been subjected to human rights violations including arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture.
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The statement also indicated that at least 10 civil society organisations have been forcibly suspended, and others subjected to harassment and scrutiny and the government has also forced the temporary closure of some media outlets.
Mr Turk said that the Government of Uganda is now creating a climate of fear that is increasing self-censorship, further stifling public debate and deepening polarization and urged authorities to prevent military interference in civil institutions and to leverage Uganda’s resources to improve conditions for people and uphold fundamental rights
