More than a dozen Ugandan journalists were reportedly assaulted and had their equipment vandalized Thursday by security agents deployed to control anti-government protests called by the leader of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform Party. Police said the journalists were disrupting their operations at Entebbe International Airport, where opposition leader Robert …

Today marks nine (9) days since our Rwenzori subregion coordinator, Comrade Bwambale, was abducted from the areas of Wakiso by plain-clothed men wielding guns. Our legal team has been trying to establish facts concerning his whereabouts since then, but they have been unsuccessful as of this writing. The security agencies, …

The General Court Martial has denied bail to 28 members of the National Unity Platform (NUP), rejecting their applications despite calls from their legal representatives. The NUP members have been detained on charges related to national security, and their continued detention has sparked criticism from human rights advocates. During the …

BY SHAFFIC MUZANGANDA | We shall conclude our diaspora engagements with a stop over in South Africa where we shall engage with the Ugandan community on 3rd October in Johannesburg, meet with fellow pro-democracy leaders from across the continent on the 4th, and then return to Uganda on the 5th …

In May 2023, Uganda’s Parliament enacted the highly controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, triggering global condemnation for its discriminatory provisions targeting the LGBTIQ+ community. The law criminalizes same-sex relationships and activities, creating a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and serving as a basis for infringing on broader human rights. A recent report …

In the wake of escalating human rights violations and a surge in abductions targeting political activists and opposition leaders in Uganda since the 2021 elections, we, the concerned citizens of Uganda and the global community, join hands in an emphatic call for justice and the restoration of freedom. We demand …

Once upon a time, in the vibrant and diverse nation of Uganda, a courageous advocate named Lule Ssemmanda Richard arose as a guiding light for human rights and LGBTQ+ equality. Lule was a resolute activist, driven by a profound belief in a world where love was celebrated without prejudice and …

Clinton Mirrors – Dear NUP Party Members and Supporters, We are writing to bring your attention to a matter of utmost importance regarding the safety and security of NUP bloggers and activists. Recent reports from Clinton Publications have revealed alarming activities during the NUP national tour that demand our immediate …

The suspension of National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilization activities enters its seventh day, following multiple breaches of guidelines leading to public disorder, disruptions in traffic flow, business losses, property damage, and incidents of dangerous driving resulting in fatalities and injuries. While NUP leadership maintains that their mobilization efforts were peaceful, …

Attorney. Teacher. Secretary General, National Unity Platform. Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. I am a Ugandan lawyer, lecturer at law and social activist. My professional areas of interest include good governance and the rule of law in Sub-Saharan Africa, democratization, policy analysis and access to justice for all, human …