Urgent Appeal

UGA 001 / 0920 / OBS 103 – Venex Watebawa

18-09-2020

Countries

Uganda

Defenders

Ismail Kashokwa, Joshua Mutale, Samuel Kayiwa, Venex Watebawa, Vincent Sekitto, John Kibego, Joseph Mujuni, Moses Mukiibi, Sandra Atusinguza

Violations

Arbitrary arrest / detention, Judicial / administrative harassment, Restrictions on freedom of expression, Restrictions on freedom of peaceful assembly

Fields of Action

Defenders living in remote areas, Environmental rights

Impacts

Release on bail / conditional release