Abductions: Uganda, Kenya draw backlash for rights abuses

Uganda President YoweriMuseveni’s public admissionthat his security forces abducted and tortured two Kenyan citizens has exposed a blatant violation of human rights and international law.Legal experts and human rights defenders say the confession exposed Uganda to potential international legal liability while also testing Kenya’s commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens abroad.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Legal experts and human rights defenders say the confession exposed Uganda to potential international legal liability while also testing Kenya’s commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens abroad.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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