Human Rights

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is gearing up for a major event this Friday, October 25th, as the Youth Wing, led by Secretary for Youth Affairs, Francis Zaake, hosts a convention at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja City. This highly anticipated gathering aims to bring together young Ugandans from across the …

The General Court Martial at Makindye has granted bail to the National Unity Platform (NUP) head of security, Achileo Kivumbi, who has been on remand for the past three months over accusations of possession of military attire. Achileo pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted a cash bail …

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections, the political atmosphere is becoming as charged as a stormy sky with recently, members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) starting to plead guilty after spending years in detention without trial. This situation raises important questions about what it means for both the …

On October 14, 2024, after four years of unwavering defiance, Olivia Lutaaya and 15 other political prisoners broke their silence. They had been accused of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery at the General Court Martial (GCM), charges they had consistently denied. But after years of …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has urged party supporters to embrace and welcome released political prisoners, irrespective of their comments against party leaders. Kyagulanyi made these remarks while addressing the press and party members at the party headquarters in Makerere-Kavule on Monday, October 21, 2024, …

The Dutch coalition government, led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV), is exploring a controversial plan to send rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda. The proposal, revealed during a visit to Uganda by Dutch trade and development minister Reinette Klever, has been met with criticism, with opponents calling it …

Uganda’s political landscape under President Yoweri Museveni has long been dominated by nepotism, authoritarianism, and a brutal disregard for human rights. The incident involving comrade Sanya , who was coerced into wearing regime party colors and forced to recite scripted words, is yet another example of the regime’s desperate attempts …

The ongoing persecution of political activists in Uganda is a painful reminder of the state’s systematic abuse of power. Our comrades, including prominent figures like Bobi Young, Achileo Kivumbi, and many others, have become prisoners of conscience, detained not for any crimes but for their political beliefs. Their long, unjust …

In yet another development underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights in Uganda, activists Anthony Agaba, commonly known as Bobi Young, and Achileo Kivumbi appeared before the Makindye General Court Martial yesterday for a crucial bail hearing. However, the session took a turn when state prosecutors raised objections …

In a move signaling cautious progress, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has set up a dedicated LGBTQ+ desk to address issues facing the community amidst rising persecution under the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This development comes as LGBTQ+ individuals face increased threats, violence, and legal challenges, with many seeking …