We need to know where our colleague and my dear friend, @nickopiyo has been taken and why he is being held. We expect that all his rights will be respected, notably his right to counsel and, if he must be in custody, that he won’t be held longer than 48 hrs #FreeNickOpiyo
STATEMENT:
Chapter Four is deeply concerned about the abduction and incommunicado detention of @nickopiyo our Executive Director earlier today afternoon by unknown security operatives.
We're taking legal action to ensure his prompt and unconditional release.
#Uganda
The fact that lawyers are always in the middle of facilitating justice should accord them some level of civility. @nickopiyo’s address is well known!His arrest alongside Anthony Odur,SP Obure & ors is illegal;the denial of access to lawyers is unconstitutional #FreeNicholasOpiyo
@nickopiyo has a right to speak to counsel. He also has a right to bond. I have long questioned the practice of @PoliceUg arresting people esp in non violent situations without being ready to charge or produce them in court. Some detention is pointless. #freenicholasopio
Free @nickopiyo
In solidarity we condemn the un lawful arrest of @nickopiyo and other 4 human rights lawyer . We appeal to the concerned security organs for their unconditional release more so to be given back freedoms and rights they deserve.
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Uganda Law Society congratulates Council Member Mr. Mulalira Faisal upon his new appointment as Assistant Director Law Development Center Lira Campus.
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Many thanks to our Senior Lawyers for their Service to the Law Society this Month. Donald Nyakairu ssempebwa frederick andrew kasirye John kizito Kaggwa Ruth Sebatindira SC Oscar Kihika Gimara Francis Simon Peter M. Kinobe Uganda Law Society - LAP #mentor…https://t.co/kvolcdPQ8T