62 Nigerians Detained in Uganda Denied Legal Access

A total of 62 Nigerians, part of a Christian missionary group known as Life Mission, have been detained in Uganda and denied legal access, raising significant human rights concerns. The arrests occurred during an operation on April 27, 2026, in the Adjumani, Bukoto, and Ntinda areas of Kampala.

Michael Christisk, the Executive Director of Life Mission, stated that the organization followed due process to enter Uganda, having received the necessary approvals from relevant authorities, including the Prime Minister's office and the Commission for Refugees. Despite these efforts, Ugandan lawyer Israel Mivul reported that attempts to provide legal representation were unsuccessful, as access to the detainees was denied during a visit to the detention facility.

Mivul emphasized that this denial violates the Ugandan Constitution and the detainees' rights to legal representation and fair hearing. Plans to escalate the matter to the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs and potentially to court are underway if the situation does not improve.