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Abductions: Uganda, Kenya draw backlash for rights abuses

President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni’s public admission that 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.

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