Critical Condition: LGBT Activist Steven Kabuye Stabbed in Uganda
A prominent LGBT rights activist in Uganda, where sexual minorities say they have faced a wave of abuse since a harsh anti-gay law was enacted last year, was stabbed on Wednesday and is in critical condition, his organisation said. Steven Kabuye was…
Renowned Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist Steven Kabuye Injured in Knife Attack
In a troubling escalation of violence against the LGBTQ+ community, a prominent Ugandan activist was severely injured in a knife attack recently, raising alarms about the safety and rights of marginalized groups in the country. The activist Steven…
Steven Kabuye : State Department Calls for Investigation into Stabbing of Prominent Ugandan Activist
The U.S. State Department has urged the Ugandan government to launch a thorough investigation into the recent stabbing of a well-known LGBTQ+ activist Steven Kabuye. The attack has sent shockwaves through the international community, raising concerns…
LGBTQ ; Museveni Criticizes the West for Imposing Beliefs on Foreign Nations
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has condemned Western nations for imposing their beliefs on foreign territories, emphasizing the importance of respecting the sovereignty and values of other countries. Museveni expressed his discontent with what he…
Alex Kayiwa : NUP Member Alleges Security Forces of Sodomizing Him During Detention
Alex Kayiwa, a member of the National Unity Platform has accused Ugandan security forces of sodomizing him whilst under detention. Kayiwa, commonly known as ‘Musaayi Gwa Bobi’ was among the alleged casualties who shared ordeals at the special…
Uganda : Activists, Educators Challenge Stringent Anti-LGBT Legislation in Court
Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Monday began hearing a challenge to an anti-LGBT law that carries the death penalty for certain same-sex acts and 20 years in prison for “promoting” homosexuality. The Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) was…
Uganda Awaits Court Decision on Anti-Homosexuality Law
Uganda is on edge as the country awaits a crucial court ruling on its contentious Anti-Homosexuality Law. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the LGBTQ community and the nation’s legal stance on human rights. The law,…
Improved Human Rights Observance Noted in 18 Ugandan Districts, UHRC Reports
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has observed a significant improvement in human rights compliance across 18 districts, particularly in the Busoga and Bukedi sub-regions. Ms. Betty Enangu, who leads UHRC’s efforts in these areas, shared…
Bobi Wine Applauds U.S. Sanctions Imposed on Ugandan Government Officials
Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, the principal of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has publicly expressed his contentment with the sanctions that have been imposed on some Ugandan government officials. US has continued sanctioning government…
LGBTQ : U.S. Announces Additional Sanctions on Ugandan Officials
The U.S. government has unveiled further sanctions targeting Ugandan officials, intensifying its response to perceived violations of human rights and democratic norms in the East African nation. These sanctions reflect Washington’s growing concerns…