Human Rights Body for journalists has condemned the continued illegal detention of a radio journalist saying this is a deliberate move by state organs to curtail media freedoms.

The National coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalists Geoffrey Ssebalaga says that whereas the group has asked the authorities to produce Augustine Okello in courts of law, all the efforts have been in vain.

Okello a 28-year-old journalist with Rhino FM in Lira District was arrested by the District Security Officer at Grand Pacific Hotel in Lira 2 weeks ago over unclear charges.

Ssebagala said this is a deliberate effort by state agents to subject journalists with divergent views to torture and subsequently jeopardize media freedom.

Accompanied by Okello’s wife Christine Laureta, Ssebagala said that the Human Rights Network for journalists through the Makmot-Kibwanga and company advocates is now demanding for the unconditional release of the journalist.

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