Karamoja Rights Advocates Network has issued a strong advocacy statement condemning the unjust arrest and alleged brutalization of Counsel Eron Kizza, a renowned human rights lawyer. The incident occurred while Kizza was executing his professional duties at the General Court Martial during the hearing of Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Mr. Habed Lutale’s case.
“The reported physical assault on him while performing his professional responsibilities is not only unlawful but also a chilling message to the legal fraternity and all who champion human rights in Uganda,” the statement read.
The network reminded the Government of Uganda and its security apparatus that lawyers play a pivotal role in the administration of justice, as guaranteed under Article 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and various international instruments.
“We remind the Government of Uganda and its security apparatus that lawyers play a pivotal role in the administration of justice, as guaranteed under Article 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and various international instruments,” the statement emphasized.
The Karamoja Rights Advocates Network called upon the Government of Uganda and relevant authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Counsel Eron Kizza and ensure his safety.
“We call upon the Government of Uganda and relevant authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Counsel Eron Kizza and ensure his safety,” the statement urged.
The network also appealed to the public and civil society organizations to speak out against these egregious violations of human rights and demand accountability for those responsible.
“We call upon the public and civil society organizations to speak out against these egregious violations of human rights and demand accountability for those responsible,” the statement said.
