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Global Analysis 2023/24

Front Line Defenders launched its Global Analysis 2023/24 on the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk around the world today, an in-depth annual publication detailing the variety of risks, threats and attacks faced by HRDs around the world.

Cases

Kenneth Thethe

Violent attack against LGBTIQ+ rights defender Kenneth Thethe

#Physical Attack

#Region: Africa

7 June 2024

Statement

Seven Environmental activists brutally arrested, charged and released on police bail for protesting against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project

Violations

#Reprisals #Arrest / Detention / Imprisonment #Violence

Rights

#Environmental Rights #Protests / Assembly #Extractive Industries / Megaprojects

Location

#Region: Africa #Uganda