The Pan African Progressive Leaders' Solidarity Network, led by its leader, Martha Karua, has written to the African Union, urging it to take action against Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu over claims of illegally detaining Ugandan activist Agathar Atuhaire and her Kenyan counterpart, Boniface Mwangi.
In a letter dated Thursday, May 22, Karua also asked the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene and ensure justice for Atuhaire and Mwangi.
Karua and other activists urged the three institutions to issue formal diplomatic notes to the Tanzanian government requesting clarification on the whereabouts and legal status of Agathar.
The AU, EAC and SADC were also requested to activate their human rights monitoring mechanisms and recommend an inquiry into allegations of illegal detention and torture of the two activists.
