Uganda: UN experts urge stronger human rights safeguards ahead of 2026 elections

7 January 2026, GENEVA – As the country approaches general elections on 15 January 2026, UN experts* today warned that the pervasive climate of fear in Uganda, marked by allegations of enforced disappearance, the use of disproportionate force against political...

Tunisia: UN experts concerned at fresh criminalisation attempt against Judge Anas Hmedi

2 January 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed their alarm at the new criminal proceedings initiated against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates, based on media statements he made as association president and in defence of...

UN experts urge UK to protect lives and rights of pro-Palestinian detainees on hunger strike

26 December 2025, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed grave concern for the lives and fundamental rights of eight pro-Palestinian activists imprisoned in the United Kingdom, who have been on indefinite hunger strike since 2 November. “Hunger strike is often a measure...