ILGA World Condemns Trump’s Executive Orders, Citing Harm to Trans and Intersex Communities and Failure to Safeguard Women’s Rights
ILGA World is alarmed to learn that United States President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office a sweeping executive order to reverse policies on sex discrimination, gender-neutral markers on ID documents, and housing of inmates comporting…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Orders Probe into Alleged Maltreatment of Dr. Kizza Besigye in Luzira Priso
The deputy speaker of parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the parliamentary Human Rights Committee to visit Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and report back on allegations of maltreatment. Besigye, a former presidential candidate and ex-president…
Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe Faces Allegations of Wetland Degradation and Police Officer Mistreatment
Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the deputy Inspector General of Government is under the spotlight for alleged environmental degradation, abuse of power, and torture following an incident involving Alex Katungi, a police officer from the environmental police…
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand
When Thailand’s long-awaited equal marriage law came into effect on Thursday, police officer Pisit “Kew” Sirihirunchai hoped to be among the first in line to marry his long-term partner Chanatip “Jane” Sirihirunchai. And he…
Stop Harassing Journalists, Release Richard Wanambwa – UJA Demands Immediate Freedom for Jailed Journalist”
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has come out to strongly oppose the continued incarceration of journalist Richard Wanambwa at Luzira Murchison Bay Prison where he has been confined since December 2024. Wanambwa who is attached to the Eagle…
Man arrested under Russia’s ‘LGBT extremism’ law dies in custody
The director of a Russian travel agency arrested on charges of international LGBT extremism died Dec 29 while in custody in Moscow, OVD-Info reports. Andrei Kotov, 48, was found dead around 4 a.m. at the Vodnik pretrial detention center, where he was…
DPP Justice Abodo Rejects MP Proposal to Take Over Civilian Cases in Court Martial
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Frances Abodo, has rejected proposals from Members of Parliament to take over cases involving civilians being charged before the Court Martial. Abodo cited constitutional limitations and the need to…
Eron Kiiza Refuses to Apologize for Release, Demands Military Accountability for Rights Violations
Eron Kiiza, the lawyer of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who was recently convicted and sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt, has vowed not to apologize to the general court-martial to secure his freedom. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network from…
Youth Activists Urge Judiciary to Address Human Rights Violations and Military Trials of Civilians
A group of youth activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts. The activists claim that the judiciary’s inaction and silence have enabled prolonged…
NUP Mourns Brutal Murder of Activist Nimusiima Anselm in Mitooma District
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is in mourning following the violent murder of one of its dedicated activists, Nimusiima Anselm, in Katenga, Mitooma District. The tragic incident occurred on Friday night, leaving the community and party members in…