East Africa: Abductions, Torture a Threat to U.S. Interests in East Africa - Senator Risch

East Africa: Abductions, Torture a Threat to U.S. Interests in East Africa - Senator Risch

Nairobi -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has raised the alarm over a surge in abductions and torture cases across East Africa, warning that the trend poses a "direct threat" to regional stability and American interests.

U.S condemns surge in abductions in East Africa after BONIFACE MWANGI and AGATHER’s torture in Tanzania

Friday, May 30, 2025 U.S Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Jim Risch, has strongly condemned the rising cases of abductions and torture across East Africa. The Senator warned that the trend reflects deep-rooted impunity and governance failures in the region. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Risch said the escalating cases of unlawful detentions and abuse not only threaten local stability but also undermine U.S in…

US senator blasts East Africa over surge in abductions and torture

US Senator Jim Risch condemns rising abductions and torture in East Africa, warning they reveal state decay and threaten regional stability and US interests.

'State decay and impunity': U.S Senator condemns rise in East Africa abductions

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch has condemned the recent surge in abductions across East Africa, warning that it reflects widespread impunity and a decay in governance.

Abductions, torture a threat to US interests in East Africa: Senator Risch

Ranking Republican, Senator Jim Risch, said the escalating human rights violations reflect weakening institutions and a growing culture of impunity in the region. - Kenya breaking news

American Senator Warns Tanzania and Kenya over rising cases of abductions and torture

Rising abductions and torture in East Africa signal more than abuse; they are a direct threat to regional stability, security, and US interests.