Controversy surrounds Besigye’s arrest and extradition
The incident has also raised concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the abuse of power by the Ugandan government.
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Hunger striker Egyptian mother seeks son’s release
Abdel Fattah has been imprisoned in Egypt for over a decade and is currently serving a five-year sentence.
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UN demands probe into Besigye’s abduction in Kenya
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Ugandan government to investigate the abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Kenya and to release him immediately.
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Former staffer reveals Russia’s info tactics in CAR
A journalist who was recruited by the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group to spread disinformation in the Central African Republic has fled the country and exposed the inner workings of Russia’s propaganda machine.
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50 killed in Mozambique post-election unrest, opposition says
Post-election violence has erupted in Mozambique, with the opposition leader claiming that 50 people were killed by security forces.
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NGOs in Uganda face extinction with new regulations
Many foreign-funded NGOs have been forced to withdraw, leaving a significant gap in civil society.
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Tunisian migrant advocate arrested in anti-terror probe
Tunisia’s human rights record continues to deteriorate as authorities arrest a prominent migrant advocate on terrorism charges.
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Government suppresses protests in Mozambique
Mozambique’s government has banned ongoing protests against the disputed general election results, declaring them acts of terrorism.
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Tunisia frees French academic after international pressure
A French doctoral student detained in Tunisia for weeks was released and returned to France after diplomatic efforts.
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Burundi’s crackdown continues, journalist jailed
A Burundian journalist, Sandra Muhoza, faces a potential 12-year prison sentence for a WhatsApp message criticizing the government’s distribution of weapons.
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