UN rights chief decries ‘repressive techniques’ in Uganda forward of vote

The United Nations deplored Wednesday an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda forward of subsequent month’s basic election, urging neutral investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests, disappearances and “torture”. The UN rights workplace highlighted “credible stories” indicating that a minimum of 550 folks, together with members and supporters of the primary opposition Nationwide Unity Platform social gathering (NUP) and presidential candidate Bobi Wine, had been arrested and detained because the begin of the 12 months. Extra from FRANCE 24’s regional correspondent Juliette Montilly.