Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire found after detention in Tanzania

Ugandan journalist and human rights lawyer Agather Atuhaire has been found safe after days of detention in Tanzania, according to Agora Discourse, where she serves as team lead.

Her colleague Godwin Toko confirmed on Friday morning that he had spoken with her through her sister’s phone, following her release near the border.

"Finally, Agather has been found and I have talked to her via her sister’s phone right now. She was picked from the border," Toko posted on X.

While the specific location of the border was not disclosed, Uganda’s main crossing with Tanzania is at Mutukula in Kyotera district.

Toko added that Agora would share more details later in the day and thanked everyone who had helped out during the ordeal.

"We thank all who did all they did towards this!” he said.

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