Uganda Detains 62 Nigerian Missionaries, Denies Legal Representation

Ugandan immigration officials have detained 62 Nigerians from a Christian missionary group called Life Mission, accusing them of engaging in unauthorised religious activities. Authorities say the arrests on April 27 in Adjumani, Bukoto and Ntinda followed intelligence that the group operated without valid work permits and ran an illegal church. Missionary leaders reject the allegations, insisting they secured clearances from Ugandan authorities and focused on humanitarian outreach among refugee communities. A lawyer’s attempt to visit the detainees at the Namawme facility was blocked, raising concerns over violations of constitutional rights. Legal and diplomatic efforts are reportedly under way to challenge the continued detention.

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