Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz
Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz serves as the deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch, where he advocates for human rights and civil liberties across the continent. He was recently in the news for criticizing the indefinite suspension of civil society organizations in Uganda, which he deemed as a violation of free speech and a suppression of democratic participation.
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Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz is the deputy director for Africa at Human Rights Watch, who condemned the excessive use of force against protesters.
HRW denuncia uso excessivo da força contra manifestantes na RDCongo
Cabo Verde· 2026-07-09
Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz is the deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch.
Human Rights Watch reprimands Southern Africa for ‘vicious cycles of abuse, impunity’ - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-10
Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz described the indefinite suspension of organizations promoting civil and political rights as evidence of Uganda’s disregard for free speech.
Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th election term, opposition claims vote rigging – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-17
