Ugandan refugees stage sit-in
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Timothy Yamin, 42, Peter Muganga and Musa Isabirye (both 35) have pledged to sit at the building that houses the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), until their grievances are addressed.
In a letter directed to the UNDP country coordinator, the refugees say they decided to stage a sit-in because their attempts to talk to UNHCR representatives have yielded no results.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...