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Journalists at a press briefing on the security preparedness ahead of Gen Z anniversary on June 24, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
The International Commission of Jurists Kenya, along with regional legal and civil society organisations, has raised alarm over reported unlawful detentions and the shutdown of licensed media operations in Uganda.
In a joint statement on Thursday, July 2, the groups said the alleged violations raise serious questions about Uganda's compliance with its constitution and rule of law.
They have now called on the government to immediately disclose the legal basis, location and status of all detainees, and to grant them prompt access to lawyers, family and medical care.
