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NAME OF MECHANISM

Commission of Inquiry into the Disappearances of People in Uganda since 25 January, 1971

 
YEARS OF OPERATION

1974 (1 year)

 
MANDATE AND OPERATIONS

Mandate: Established by President Idi Amin Dada to investigate disappearances between 25 Jan 1971 and the time of the commission in 1974. 

Staff: 4 Commissioners

Results: Approx 308 cases of disappeared presented to Commission

 
FINAL REPORT

Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Disappearances of People in Uganda since the 25th January 1971.  (1975)

One of the few commissions to be called outside a time of transition.

Report was not published and recommendations were not enacted. Commission concluded with specific recommendations for police and security reform as well as training for law enforcement about civilian rights.  President Amin’s government became more abusive after report’s publication. [PH]