The Uganda Human Rights Commission has cautioned the government of Uganda to respect human rights of citizens of Uganda to ensure peace and development in the country.
Joseph Otim
A Commissioner in the Uganda Human Rights Commission Joseph Otim says Uganda is a signatory to the Universal Declaration Human Right and is required to allow freedom of speech, expression and respect of human rights.
He made the remarks during the launch of the human rights week today afternoon that included sensitization dialogue, drama presentations and public dialogues.
The week has been launched as Uganda prepares to observe the international human rights day on the 10th of December.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has in its various reports accused security forces including the Uganda police, Uganda People’s Forces and Prisons services of being the leading abusers or people’s rights, especially through torture and detentions without trial.
By Mugisa Isaac Mathias