HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION WARNS LAW ENFORCERS ON TORTURING SUSPECTED POACHERS

By Wilson Asiimwe

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In Kabarole

The Uganda Human Rights Commission has warned law enforcement officers manning Queen Elizabeth national park to stop torturing suspected poachers.

Juliet Logose the regional human rights officer in charge of the Rwenzori region while meeting law enforcers in Fort Portal last week said that all perpetrators of torture under the new law will be held personally responsible.

 “We have received cases where suspected poachers have been complaining of being tortured under the new law, any officer found guilty of torturing a suspect will be held responsible,” Logose said.

 She added that in case the commission awards compensation to the victim the responsible officer will incur all the costs.

 “We have received very many cases of torture from Kasese especially from areas near the park the Uganda Wild Life Authority staff and other forces working with them should be more professional,”Logose said.

 “District Police Commanders should ensure that the rights of the people are guarded we shall take them on if they don’t comply,” She said.

Stephen Asiimwe the Resident District Commissioner for Kabarole justified the use of force by police personnel, which sometimes results in human rights violations.  

Police have over the years faced criticism for infringing on the freedoms of assembly and association by blocking meetings of the opposition political parties around the country. 

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