The United States has called for clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his forceful return to Uganda.
The State Department's Bureau of Africa n Affairs emphasized the need for transparent explanations about the situation that led to Besigye's detention, stating that it is closely monitoring reports of his alleged abduction.
Besigye's abduction in Nairobi sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about escalating transnational repression in the East African region. Kenyan authorities have not commented on the matter, despite mounting pressure from political leaders and human rights organizations demanding accountability.
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