Ugandan authorities THIS WEEK arrested prominent human rights lawyer and civil society leader, Dr Sarah Bireete, triggering widespread concern among election observers, opposition figures and rights groups who view the move as part of a broader clampdown on dissent ahead of the country's general elections. Dr Bireete was arrested on Tuesday after security forces, including police and military personell, surrounded her home in Kampala. She remains in custody and as of YESTERDAY police had not formally disclosed any charges against her. The arrest came just days after Bireete publicly urged Ugandans to seek alternative internet connectivity to safeguard against potential internet shutdowns during the January 15 elections. The elections are expected to be fiercely contested with opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, challenging veteran president Yoweri Museveni who has been in power for 40 years after taking power in January 1986. From Kampala, Dr Sarah Bireete's lawyer, Mafabi Ronald Dathan spoke to Bongiwe Zwane 

<p>Ugandan authorities THIS WEEK arrested prominent human rights lawyer and civil society leader, Dr Sarah Bireete, triggering widespread concern among election observers, opposition figures and rights groups who view the move as part of a broader clampdown on dissent ahead of the country's general elections. Dr Bireete was arrested on Tuesday after security forces, including police and military personell, surrounded her home in Kampala. She remains in custody and as of YESTERDAY police had not formally disclosed any charges against her. The arrest came just days after Bireete publicly urged Ugandans to seek alternative internet connectivity to safeguard against potential internet shutdowns during the January 15 elections. The elections are expected to be fiercely contested with opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, challenging veteran president Yoweri Museveni who has been in power for 40 years after taking power in January 1986. From Kampala, Dr Sarah Bireete's lawyer, Mafabi Ronald Dathan spoke to Bongiwe Zwane&nbsp;</p>

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