Human Rights

The family and friends of a supporter of Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP) are desperately searching for their loved one, who has been reported missing. The missing person, whose identity has not been disclosed for safety reasons, is an ardent supporter of the opposition party led by Bobi Wine. Relatives …

Olivia Lutaaya’s story shines a spotlight on the thin line between law and justice in Uganda. Her case has raised questions about the country’s legal system and whether it upholds human rights or perpetuates social injustice. Background Olivia Lutaaya, a staunch activist, has often spoken out against government policies she …

The Opposition National Unity Platform Principal Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine has vowed to defy police guidelines and proceed with his ongoing nationwide campaign in two weeks’ time despite the latter insisting on compliance with their directives issued earlier this week. While addressing the media on Thursday at …

The World Bank’s decision to pause new funding for Uganda in response to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act has generated global calls for more decisive action. Human rights advocates, international organizations, and governments are urging the global community to step up pressure on Uganda to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. …

Richard Kasumba, an immigration officer at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is reportedly wanted for his alleged involvement in homosexuality, according to credible sources. An investigation committee, initiated by the human resource officer at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, reportedly found Kasumba guilty of engaging in homosexual activities and recruiting …

A Ugandan young lawyer, Vivian Tayebwa is in hiding after learning that plans were underway by authorities to arrest and persecute her for promoting and practising acts of homosexuality in the country. A news report that first appeared on UgStandard (an online publication) indicates that the recently graduated lawyer and human rights …

Two Ugandan males have become the first people who may face the death penalty under Uganda’s new anti-homosexuality law. Prosecutors accuse Julius Byaruhanga in the eastern district of Jinja of performing a sexual act with a boy aged 12. Another man, 20-year-old Michael Opolot allegedly performed an unlawful act of …

police arrested four people Sunday for “acts of homosexuality” at a massage parlor. The arrests occurred in Buikwe, a town about 35 miles east of the capital, Kampala. “The police operation was carried out following a tip-off by a female informant to the area security that acts of homosexuality were …

The World Bank has decided to halt new loans to Uganda, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record. This move reflects the international financial institution’s growing unease regarding Uganda’s recent legislative actions and their impact on human rights, especially concerning the LGBTQ community. In a recent statement, the World …

Ugandan authorities say they will keep talking to the World Bank after the bank pledged to not release any new funds to the east African nation. The bank objects to a new anti-homosexuality law that critics describe as one of the harshest in the world. Ugandan officials have expressed concern …