Human Rights

A section of legislators has called upon all Ugandans to speak out against the continued detention of former presidential contender Dr. Kizza Besigye, whose health is reportedly deteriorating while in Luzira prison. The MPs argue that his ongoing imprisonment under harsh conditions is a violation of human rights and a …

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has denied involvement in the alleged abduction of Fred Nyanzi, the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Head of Mobilization, who was reportedly seized by heavily armed men on Monday evening. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition and Party spokesperson, was the first to report on …

Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has today appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, with URN noticing that he appeared weaker than he has ever been in all the cases he has battled in the recent past. Besigye who seems to be struggling to breath and appears to be …

Emotional scenes  have unfolded at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court as supporters of jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr. Kizza Besigye broke down in tears upon seeing him appear frail, sickly, and miserable. Besigye was on Friday  produced before the Court presided over by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate …

Uganda Police are on a manhunt for Hamza Kisembo, a youthful individual wanted for allegedly promoting and assisting homosexuality in a case registered at Kyebando Police Post. Kisembo, who was arrested on September 1, 2023, was granted police bail three days later on September 4, with the condition to report …

Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. It also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Lawmakers heckled down attempts to replace prison sentences with community service …

Lawyers of the jailed veteran opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye have raised an alarm over the health of their client. They said on Wednesday that Besigye’s health is deteriorating after paying him a visit at Luzira maximum security where he has been incarcerated since November, 2024. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias …

Abubaker Mukasa Muyunga, commonly known as Abu Mukasa, has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in silencing critical journalistic voices in Uganda. The crackdown on media freedom began in June 2024 with the arrest and imprisonment of Grape Vine online journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru. The duo was detained after …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025, the Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on January 31, 2025, mandates that all …

On Tuesday, an aide from Besigye’s political movement, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), told the BBC: “We believe he is protesting because he should not still be in prison – he should be home.” The detention sparked widespread condemnation and fears of a clandestine exchange of intelligence between the two …