Uganda: Arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force hindering debate in run-up to elections

Ugandan police have arbitrarily arrested political opposition leaders and used excessive force to disperse peaceful political gatherings, hindering the ability of Ugandans to receive information and engage with politicians in the lead-up to elections, a new Amnesty International report launched in Kampala today has found. Based on 88 interviews including with torture victims, eyewitnesses and […]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Appa-sourceTheAfric...