Uganda says it will not renew mandate for UN rights office

Uganda UN Human Rights offices

Supporters of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, local and foreign journalists are assaulted by Uganda Military Police outside the UN Human Rights offices on February 17, 2021. Uganda said on February 8, 2023 that it would not renew its mandate for the UN's rights office. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP

Kampala

Uganda said Wednesday it would not renew its mandate for the UN's rights office, a move criticised in a country where campaigners say freedoms are regularly threatened.