'We are deeply concerned with a series of recent incidents restricting the freedom of expression and freedom of assembly in Uganda.'
"We are also concerned about the excessive use of force by Ugandan police and security services against peaceful protesters and political opposition," the joint statement read.
The popular singer is the figurehead of a new generation who grew up under President Yoweri Museveni but want to see change. His anti-government songs have helped win him a big following. He has emerged a real challenger to the veteran president who intends to run for a sixth term in 2021. Ugandan authorities have frustrated Wine's efforts to hold concerts at his private club, and have detained him repeatedly for procedural misdemeanours.
His detention prompted protests in Kampala that were broken up by police with teargas and rubber bullets."In total, over 30 journalists are on the verge of losing their jobs," the Uganda Journalists Association said in a statement Thursday.Amnesty International said the order was a"blatant attack on press freedom".
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