The United Nations has raised concern over the disappearance of two Kenyan human rights defenders, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo.
The two were reportedly abducted in Uganda while planning to attend an opposition rally organised by National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine.
In a statement released on Friday, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor said she was deeply disturbed by the continued disappearance of the two Kenyans, calling on Ugandan authorities to take urgent action.
“Very disturbed by the reported continued disappearance of Kenyan HRDs Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in Uganda. The two defenders were allegedly abducted by unidentified armed men in Kampala on 1 October. Ugandan authorities must investigate and secure the safe release of Bob and Nicholas,” Lawlor stated.
