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

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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...

Madagascar: Communication concerning harassment, criminal prosecution and detention of human rights defenders

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The Special Rapporteurs for Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defenders and Freedom of Assembly and the Vice-president of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention sent a communication to the Government of Madagascar. The communication was concerning information...

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