Besigye calls for closure of Nalufenya detention facility
Forum for Democratic Change’s Dr. Kizza Besigye has demanded immediate closure of Nalufenya police station, a facility that is at the centre of the recent torture allegations.
He was flanked by Kawempe Councillors led by Harris Akampurira, who represents Makerere University. These have launched a campaign code-named ‘Nalufenya Must Fall’ saying that they were not satisfied with the report by Members of Parliament and demanded that if serious investigations are to be done the facility must be closed.
They argue that what takes place at Nalufenya Special Investigations Centre, located in Jinja District, is a violation of articles 24 and 44 of the constitution.
Akampurira further says that police actions in Nalufenya run counter to the prevention and prohibition of torture Act, and all the international conventions that Uganda is signatory to.
Besigye noted that Ugandans must not only focus on Nalufenya but look at all other forms of injustices.
He highlighted the former Nile Mansions, current Serena Hotel, which was a centre of torture and human rights abuse during Obote II government and the Nakasero State Research Bureau which was used by Idi Amin’s security agents.
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