In the episode we speak to Ugandan lawyers and human rights activists, Eron Kiiza and Agather Atuhaire following the country’s general elections in January.

The electoral process was marred by claims of rights abuses by security officials.

Two days before elections, the government ordered a blanket internet shutdown.

Amnesty International is running a campaign for the release of opposition politician Kizza Besigye to allow him medical care.

Further reading: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/01/uganda-internet-shutdown/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/01/uganda-authorities-subjecting-opposition-supporters-to-brutal-campaign-of-repression-ahead-of-elections/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2025/08/eron-kiiza-ugandan-civilians-must-not-be-tried-in-military-courts/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/05/tanzania-torture-and-forcible-deportation-of-kenyan-and-ugandan-activists-must-be-urgently-investigated/ Take Action: Write to President Yoweri Museveni asking him to urge his government to immediately release Dr Besigye so that he can receive urgent medical care.