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Amnesty accuses Uganda of torture and mass arrests

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Amnesty International is accusing Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests as the country heads toward elections on January 15.

Breakdown
  • Amnesty accuses Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests
  • President Museveni seeks to extend rule amid claims of repression 11s
  • Evidence of violence against National Unity Platform supporters 22s
  • Amnesty documents 400 arrests of opposition supporters recently 49s
  • Government denies internet shutdown plans but warns against broadcasting riots 1m 4s