Uganda's Grip on Dissent Tightens Under Museveni's Seventh Term The United Nations has taken a crucial step in condemning Uganda's government for its crackdown on dissent, opposition groups, and basic freedoms.
This move comes after President Yoweri K. Museveni began his seventh term following the January 15 general elections, which have raised questions about the legitimacy of Uganda's electoral process.
The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the government's actions: "I am appalled that the authorities are increasingly targeting any form of dissent...