Human Rights

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 …

The United States has reiterated its warning to Uganda regarding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law. The U.S. government expressed concerns about the law, emphasizing its potential adverse impact on human rights, public health, and Uganda’s international reputation. Since the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Law, the U.S. has taken several measures in …

The Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has sent shockwaves through the country, particularly within journalistic circles and the LGBTQ+ community. Enacted in May, the Act imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations, with even harsher punishments for “aggravated homosexuality,” such as relations involving …

In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court has upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, dismissing a consolidated petition that challenged its provisions. Led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, five justices of the Constitutional Court ruled in favor of maintaining the Anti-Homosexuality Act, emphasizing its role in safeguarding children and …

Ugandan activists allege that recent amendments to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act were a strategic move by the government to regain donor funding after international backlash against the original law. The legislation, passed earlier this year, drew global condemnation due to its harsh penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty …

White House officials have condemned a recent Ugandan court ruling upholding the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes severe penalties for homosexuality, including life imprisonment and the death penalty in some cases. The U.S. administration expressed deep concern over the ruling, emphasizing that it constitutes a grave violation of human rights …

Recent political unrest in Uganda has placed the nation in the international spotlight, particularly with the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine and a surge in violent attacks on journalists covering the subsequent events. Despite global condemnation, journalists in Uganda report that these incidents are part of a broader pattern …