Human Rights

The European Union (EU) ambassador to Uganda, Attilio Pacifici, has expressed surprise and disappointment over Uganda’s decision to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. The law, which was signed by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2024, imposes harsh penalties for consensual same-sex relations, including life imprisonment. Ambassador Pacifici stated …

The Supreme court has promised to deliver its judgment on notice in the case where the government is challenging the Constitutional court’s decision barring military courts from trying civilians. This pending case was filed as an appeal by the Attorney General following a successful petition by former Nakawa MP Michael …

In a recent announcement, the Ugandan government’s decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law has sparked outrage and concern. The UK government has strongly condemned this action, stating that it undermines protections and freedoms enshrined in the Ugandan constitution and increases the risk of violence, discrimination, and persecution against …

Ugandan activist who was stabbed outside his home earlier this year has asked for asylum in Canada. Two men on motorcycles attacked Steven Kabuye, co-executive director of Coloured Voice Truth to LGBTQ Uganda, on Jan. 3 while he was going to work. Kabuye posted a video to his X account that showed …

Journalist Juliet Kyarisiima of TV West, affiliated with the Vision Group, fell victim to a vicious assault orchestrated by a group of illegal militias. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, as Kyarisiima diligently pursued a story regarding a land dispute between businessman Frank Kamugisha and the Catholic church …

The Media Council of Uganda has summoned editors of The Observer newspaper to answer for “derogation of the sanctity of Parliament”, among a raft of accusations related to not helping maintain public trust in MPs. The Council chairman Paulo Ekochu said the May 8 summons is in reference to an …

Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have conducted a joint operation and arrested Makidye East Member of Parliament, Derrick Nyeko, and four others for possessing military outfits. The four others include: Katuruntu Geoffrey, a councillor; Waswa Musoke Hassan, a shop attendant at Costume World tailoring shop and resident …

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has criticized security agencies and the Judiciary for their alleged collaboration in the secret remand of his party supporters. Faustine Masaba and Hussein Mumbya were sent to Bugungu Prison after what Bobi Wine described as a clandestine court …