Four Ugandan police officers banned from travelling to US over human rights abuse

The United States of America has sanctioned four Uganda Police Force Officials over their alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights.

“The Department of State is taking action today to promote accountability for human rights violations committed in Uganda by designating four members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) due to their involvement in gross violations of human rights, namely torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment,” a Wednesday afternoon (October 2) statement from the US department reads in part.

The sanctioned officers are Bob…