Document #2062776

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

Uganda: Harassment against defenders and organisations in the country's oil region [UGA 003 / 1021 / OBS 107]

https://www.omct.org/en/resources/urgent-interventions/uganda-harassment-against-defenders-and-organisations-in-the-countrys-oil-region

ecoi.net summary:
Judicial harassment against several human rights organisations working on gas and oil issues and intimidation of members of these organisations by the police; 8 members have been arbitrarily detained and 7 of them remain in detention
Country:
Uganda
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
https://www.omct.org/en/resources/urgent-interventions/uganda-harassment-against-defenders-and-organisations-in-the-countrys-oil-region
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
25 October 2021
Document ID:
2062776

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