Uganda’s Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has formally requested that Parliament be recalled from its current recess. The petition, addressed to Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, cites a surge in reported human rights violations and enforced disappearances as justification. Ssenyonyi argues a growing disregard for the rule of law necessitates immediate parliamentary attention. The request, dated June 17th, was also sent to the Deputy Speaker. The Opposition Leader seeks an urgent debate and action on these alleged abuses. This move underscores increasing concerns regarding the human rights situation within Uganda, prompting calls for legislative oversight. The recall petition signals a potential escalation of political tensions within the country.