Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has added its voice imploring the government to unconditionally release Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a Ugandan author and rights activist who is being detained reportedly for offensive communication. He is yet to appear in any court. In a press statement …
Read More »East African leaders told to learn from Magufuli’s mistakes and achievements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Law Society -EALS has called on leaders of East Africa to learn from the mistakes that John Pombe Magufuli, the former President of Tanzania made during his five year term. Magufuli who led Tanzania from 2015, died on 17th March 2021, and …
Read More »East Africa Law Society condemns human rights violations in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Law Society (EALS) has condemned the continued human rights violations ahead of this month’s general elections. EALS says that it is collecting evidence that will enable investigations into human rights violation and state of rule of law in Uganda ahead of the …
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