Human Rights

Last Saturday, Mumbya Hussein was forcibly taken by heavily armed individuals from Jinja City, near the taxi park. Eyewitnesses reported that he was abducted and transported away in a drone with registration number UAL 748K. Since his abduction, Hussein’s family and loved ones have been tirelessly searching for him without …

Renewed concerns have arisen over the depletion of valuable tree species in Uganda’s largest natural forest, located in Buikwe District. This issue, which first gained major attention in April 2007 due to the destructive impact of sugarcane cultivation, has resurfaced due to recent activities. The My Tree Initiative, supported by …

Tensions have escalated between the National Unity Platform (NUP) Diaspora and Nrm Bloggers following recent allegations concerning the manipulation of Canada’s refugee system. A letter from a concerned citizen addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the NUP Canada Chapter of undermining the integrity of Canada’s asylum procedures, which …

In a recent confirmation to the Washington Blade, the head of Uganda’s Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) stated that intersex Ugandans will not be included in the national census scheduled to begin on May 10. This decision has sparked controversy and concern among human rights advocates, as inclusion in the census …

The Attorney General of Uganda has submitted additional evidence to the High Court in Kampala, asserting that the government and security agencies are not responsible for the disappearance of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters. On Wednesday, the Attorney General filed two more affidavits to supplement four earlier submissions, contesting …

As Uganda gears up for the crucial 2026 general elections, President Yoweri Museveni is strategically bolstering his administrative team in a bid to secure an extended tenure at the State House that would mark 45 years of leadership. This reinforcement involves the appointment of additional Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), a …

The High Court of Dominica has made a landmark ruling, declaring the country’s anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. This decision, announced via Zoom, marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, reducing the number of nations with anti-LGBTQ laws to 65. The case was championed by attorney Cara Shillingford …

On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, members of the NUP Diaspora Ottawa Chapter gathered in the Canadian capital to spotlight the pressing human rights issues and economic difficulties faced by Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership. The demonstration sought to draw international attention to these urgent matters. Participants at the demonstration …

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, attention has been drawn to the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda. Research highlights that the LGBTQ+ community remains particularly vulnerable to sexual violence due to societal prejudice and legal challenges that marginalize their existence. This month serves as a poignant reminder of …

Human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates have intensified their call for the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions on Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which enshrines severe penalties for same-sex activities. The controversial law, which criminalizes homosexuality and includes provisions for life imprisonment and the death penalty …