Harassment of journalists in Uganda is yet to end after President Yoweri Museveni’s administration stepped up its persecution of media actors. Journalists, opposition leaders and citizens were subjected to harassment and torture by Uganda’s security agencies during the election campaign period last month. The disdain Museveni’s administration has for journalists was extended to the United Nations' offices in Uganda on Wednesday this week. A number of journalists in Kenya have been arrested, tortured and had their equipment confiscated by police or destroyed on flimsy grounds. The bottom line is that governments must respect and protect the right of journalists to gather and disseminate news.

Source: Standard Digital February 18, 2021 17:16 UTC