The Uganda Law Society has strongly condemned what it describes as a new wave of alleged abductions and security raids targeting lawyers, civil society activists, and media practitioners, warning that the incidents pose a serious threat to constitutional rights and the rule of law.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Uganda Law Society President Isaac K. Ssemakadde said lawyers and civil society activists Eunice Musiime and Sarah Bireete were allegedly taken by armed men claiming to be security officers before later being released.
The Law Society also reported that veteran politician and women’s rights activist Miria Matembe was abducted following a raid on her home on Friday. According to the statement, her whereabouts remain unknown, while similar raids were reportedly carried out at properties linked to her associates.
The Society further alleged that armed men raided the premises of Nation Media Group Uganda on Sunday morning, disrupting television, radio, and newspaper operations. It said three night-shift employees were briefly detained before being released.
The statement also expressed concern over the safety of Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa, who the Society said could not be reached following what it described as an unspecified security threat.
In its statement, the Uganda Law Society accused security agencies of misusing state power and called on the government to account for all missing persons, disclose their whereabouts to families, and grant immediate access to those in detention.
The lawyers’ body urged members of the military, police, judiciary, and prisons service to uphold the law and resist actions that undermine constitutional governance. It also called on pro-democracy actors to unite in demanding accountability and respect for human rights.
The statement follows the lawyers’ strike held on 26 June 2026 in solidarity with victims of alleged torture and enforced disappearances.
The Uganda Law Society concluded by urging citizens to remain vigilant and document alleged human rights violations as it continues to advocate for justice and the protection of civil liberties.
