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Human rights activist, Sarah Bireete detained by Ugandan police

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Police in Uganda have detained a prominent human rights activist Sarah Bireete, as long-serving President Yoweri Museveni’s government widens its crackdown on dissent and political opposition ahead of the January 15 general election
The detention of the human rights activist and frequent anti-government commentator on local television and radio, was confirmed by police in a post on social media platform X yesterday. Last month, United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker  also  decried what he described as an intensifying crackdown on the opposition in Uganda  and said at least 550 NUP supporters had been detained this year.  The January election pits incumbent Museveni,  who has been in  power since 1986, against pop-star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
–Reuters–