Joint allegation letter — Uganda (5/2022)
UN Special Proceduresallegation2022-10-20
Respondent: Uganda
Torture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Summary
Information received concerning the multiple forced evictions of Benet indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands at Mt. Elgon National Park in Uganda, as well as the torture and ill-treatment they are continuously subjected to. Alleged victims: 7 More details...
External references
- UN Special Procedures reference: uga-jal-5-2022
- Full case text