United Nations Calls for an End to Crackdown on Civic Freedoms in Uganda

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda

Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

UN slams Uganda’s crackdown on dissent

Uganda has imposed a widening crackdown on opposition figures, lawyers and independent media in recent months.

UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent

Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk deplores crackdown on fundamental freedoms in Uganda

On 30 July 2026 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk denounced the crackdown on dissent in Uganda, alongside a gradual erosion of the rule of law, increased military involvement in civilian institutions, and shrinking civic space – all of which are creating a climate of fear throughout the country. “I am appalled that the authorities are increasingly targeting any form of dissent, and deepening restrictions on the fundamental freedo…

UN Human Rights Raises Concern Over Ugandan Politics

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is concerned with the rule of law in Uganda following the January 2026 general elections. The post UN Human Rights Raises Concern Over Ugandan politics appeared first on Kampala Edge Times™.

Fear grows as freedoms shrink in Uganda

Uganda is experiencing a growing climate of fear as increasing restrictions on fundamental freedoms leave opposition supporters, journalists, human rights defenders and civil society groups at heightened risk of abuse, according to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR).