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Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer: Ugandans want change

Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer: Ugandans want change

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Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo about Ugandan politics

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‘All they have seen is a 40-year rule that has resulted in high
unemployment rates, poor services, and an increased violation of
human rights. This young population is yearning to see a
different president, a different kind of Uganda.’

Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to human rights lawyer and activist
Nicholas Opiyo about Ugandan politics, the rule of law, and the
impact of 40 years of one leader on the nation.

He’s taken on multiple cases of national significance, including
successfully overturning the country’s anti-LGBTQ legislation
back in 2014 - although this has since been re-instated, and
represented a former rebel commander of the Lord’s Resistance
Army.

Opiyo has also represented Ugandan opposition politician Bobi
Wine, who, despite previously being arrested and charged with
treason in 2018, challenged the 81-year-old incumbent President
Yoweri Museveni in January’s disputed elections.

These elections were watched from afar by Opiyo, who was recently
forced to flee his home country for his own safety, but still
continues his human rights work. The Interview brings you
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Presenter: Catherine Byaruhanga Producers: Clare Williamson, Ben
Cooper and Farhana Haider Editor: Justine Lang

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(Image: Nicholas Opiyo. Credit: Reuters)