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“Torture has no place here.” His remarks came days after a former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, had himself been charged with a treason-related offence..
Muhoozi’s warning follows repeated outcries from Civil Society Organisations and the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), which have accused security personnel of engaging in torture and other forms of abuse, especially during politically sensitive periods.
“Let it be clear,” Muhoozi said, “we will not condone torture in any form. It is unlawful, inhumane, and un-Ugandan.”GET FULL STORY HERE.