UAE Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Action at Sudan Peace Summit
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State, took part in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan in Djibouti, which included representatives from 32 countries and various regional and international organizations. The meeting…
Family Demands Release of Wambi Peter, Missing NUP Man Seen Arrested by Security Officials
The family of Wambi Peter, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is demanding his immediate release following his arrest by security officials. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked outrage and concern about the…
Step Backward for LGBTQ+ Rights :Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs Introduces Bill Defining Marriage as Union Between Opposite Sexes
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a controversial new bill aimed at defining marriage strictly as a union between persons of the “opposite sex.” The legislation, introduced in Parliament, seeks to formally enshrine the…
COLOURED VOICE 🏳️🌈: Condemnation of Sexual Violence Against Male Prisoners in Uganda
In a powerful statement, COLOURED VOICE 🏳️🌈 has issued a strong condemnation of the alarming rise in sexual violence, specifically anal rape, inflicted upon male prisoners by security personnel in Uganda. The organization highlights a disturbing trend…
US Mission Uganda Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Peaceful Protesters
The US Mission in Uganda has voiced strong concerns over the recent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in the country. In a statement, the mission highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly as fundamental pillars of…
I Was Sodomized While In Police Custody ,July 23rd Protesters Reveal
Recent allegations of severe abuse by Ugandan police have emerged following the release of several young men detained during anti-corruption protests. Reports indicate that some of the released individuals claim to have been subjected to anal rape, or…
Youth Activists Petition Uganda Human Rights Commission Over Violations Against Protesters
A coalition of youth activists led by Thomas Bagonza and Alex Luwemba has formally petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), highlighting widespread violations against peaceful protesters in recent demonstrations. The group has issued a…
Police Strip Activist Nana MwaAfrica As She Gets Arrested During Anti-Graft March to Parliament Protest
“Why do you want to strip me? Arrest the corrupt and free the protestors!” These were the powerful words chanted by activist Nana MwaAfrica as she was arrested along with three others during the ongoing anti-graft March to Parliament protest…
Arua City Headquarters Restricts Access Amid Planned Anti-Corruption Protests
Access to Arua City Headquarters and police premises has been significantly restricted in response to plans by a group of youth to stage anti-corruption protests at city offices. This move comes in the wake of similar demonstrations in Uganda’s…
Number of Anti-Corruption Protesters on Remand Reaches 73
The number of individuals sent to prison on remand for participating in peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations in Uganda has reached 73. The protesters, who have been vocal against widespread corruption within the government, have faced swift legal…