Opposition MPs in Uganda have staged a walkout from Parliament in protest about the illegal detention and torture of Ugandans.
On Thursday, more than 100 MPs, led by the opposition leader, said they would not sit back and watch their colleagues and supporters suffer.
Two opposition MPs have been in detention since last year – accused of being behind killings by a machete-wielding gangs, allegations they say are politically motivated.
The members of parliament walked out after their request for a debate about the detentions was denied by speaker, who said it would have to wait until next week.
They said they will stay away until the issue is listed for discussion.
UPDATE: The Leader of the Opposition, @MathiasMpuuga, has led Opposition MPs out of the House, following a lack of action and accountability from the government about tortured and missing persons.#MonitorUpdates #PlenaryUg @DavyLubz reports pic.twitter.com/tvGueGxHX7
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) February 3, 2022
