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Human rights campaigners in Kenya are seeking a joint parliamentary committee to investigate alleged rights violations by security agencies, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, abductions, and excessive use of force.

Summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence are occurring in el-Obeid, Sudan. The UN's human rights chief has called for global action to prevent further atrocities.

The Leader of the Opposition in Uganda, Joel Ssenyonyi, has accused the government of undermining the rule of law through alleged abductions, prolonged detentions without trial, and the closure of media houses. He warned that such actions threaten Uganda's constitutional democracy.

Human rights organizations in Kenya have raised alarms over a resurgence of enforced disappearances and abductions following the case of activist Davis Lichuma, who was found alive days after going missing. The incident has prompted calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention and torture.

The Nigeria Police has launched a 24/7 school emergency response centre to address safety concerns following years of attacks, mass abductions, and security threats targeting students and schools.

Recent abductions and executions in southwestern Nigeria have highlighted the religious nature of threats to the country's peace and security.