Ugandan journalist and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire alleges she was raped while in detention in Tanzania, where she was held incommunicado with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi.

• Atuhaire reported being tortured and sexually assaulted after being blindfolded and stripped by armed individuals.
• Both activists were arrested while attempting to support opposition politician Tundu Lissu facing treason charges.
• The US State Department has called for a full investigation into the reported abuses, while regional human rights groups demand accountability.