Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire, human rights defenders, detailed their shocking experiences of being beaten and sexually assaulted by Tanzanian security officers after they attended a court appearance for opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Speaking during a joint press conference in Nairobi, the two recounted their abduction, torture, and eventual release, emphasizing their resolve to seek justice despite the trauma inflicted upon them. Their testimonies expose the harsh realities of political repression in East Africa and the risks faced by activists advocating for human rights and democracy in the region.
"What they did to us, it breaks me. ... We're here to share our story, and to say that our bodies may be broken, but our spirit is strong."
"The only thing I desire is justice. It is what has enabled me to hold on in this situation."
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