Human Rights

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the brutal attack on Male Deogratius, also known as Omusawo Tintah, a journalist working with Hoima Post and Metro FM. The assault occurred late Monday night, April 15, 2024, near Deogratius’ residence on Kubadongo, Salama Road in the Makindye …

The editor in chief of this news website, Hoima post also a renowned senior journalist who as well works with Metro fm Male Deogratius alias Omusawo Tintah was on Monday night at around 10pm attacked and badly beaten by unknown thugs near his home at Kubadongo, Salama road, Makindye Division …

Families of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have rallied at the High Court in Kampala, demanding justice and answers for their missing loved ones. The families, concerned about the disappearance of their relatives, are seeking accountability from the government for the alleged abductions. NUP officials and family members argue …

The General Court Martial has denied bail to six supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), prompting the deployment of military police to manage the situation. The incident unfolded in Kampala as the court rejected the bail applications of the accused, who have been in detention facing charges. The NUP …

The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Monday condemned hooliganism exhibited at the General Court Martial at Makindye when the army court yet again denied bail to the 28 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters for lack of merit in the bail application. In a statement dated Monday, April 15, 2024, Defence …

On May 7th and 8th, 2024, the Sackville Banquet Hall in Toronto will host a critical gathering for discussing Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises. The “Global Conference on Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises,” orchestrated by Hope …

Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for expressing dissatisfaction with the length of President Yoweri Museveni’s speech at a recent event, local media sources have reported. The incident occurred during the 50th wedding anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacqueline Mbabazi …

Earlier this week, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA23), which criminalizes same-sex relationships, drawing on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent anti-abortion ruling as precedent. Under the AHA23, individuals engaging in same-sex sexual relations can face prison sentences of up to 20 years, with certain instances even punishable …

When Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) on April 3, 2023, it solidified a shift in the nation’s socio-political landscape that could deeply affect its social, political, and economic life. The court refused to nullify the Act entirely, despite calls from petitioners, and did not grant a permanent …

Steven Kabuye, a prominent 26-year-old Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist, bears the physical and emotional scars from a knife attack that almost took his life. His body is marked with a foot-long scar on his right arm and a puncture wound on his torso, which serve as constant reminders of the risks …