Human Rights

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 …

LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Kenya are facing heightened anxiety after John Burugu, the official in charge of processing asylum applications, stated that sexual minorities would not receive special treatment. Burugu’s remarks have cast doubts on the future of many LGBTQ+ individuals fleeing persecution in neighboring countries, especially Uganda. Kenya hosts …

Olivia Lutaaya, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of ammunition after a prolonged trial. Lutaaya entered her guilty plea on Monday at the military court where she and other NUP supporters have been facing charges related to possession of explosive devices. …

In a viral TikTok video, UK-based Ugandan singer Guvnor Ace has made startling accusations against the renowned musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone. Guvnor Ace alleges that Chameleone brutally assaulted him in 2013 at Torino Bar Kololo , leaving him for dead. The incident, according to Ace, reflects …

A Palestinian woman has won the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film award. Dima Hamdan said she was “deeply honoured” to receive the £30,000 2024 Iris Prize, because it was both “the ‘Oscars’ of the LGBTQ+ short film world” and “it comes from a community that has increasingly voiced its support …