ICJ concerned over attempted intimidation of judges and arbitrary detention of defendants released on bail
The ICJ called on the Ugandan authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary by ceasing the intimidation of judges and lawyers in proceedings related to the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, E/CN.4/2006/55/Add.1, March 27, 2006: Uganda
1046. On 5 August 2005, the Special Rapporteur, jointly with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders, sent an urgent appeal concerning Victor Juliet Mukasa, Chairperson of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a...Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders, E/CN.4/2006/95/Add.1, March 22, 2006: Uganda
559. On 5 of August 2005, the Special Representative, together with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression sent an urgent appeal concerning Victor Juliet Mukasa, Chairperson of Sexual Minorities Uganda...
Eminent jurists examine human rights impact of fight against terrorism in East Africa
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