Human Rights

Police in Kyenjojo District in western Uganda Thursday arrested five members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of holding an illegal assembly without security clearance. The five NUP members facing charges of holding and participating in an illegal assembly include Ephraim Gumisiriza, Juliet Nabayaga, Clash Kiwalabye, George …

In a recent incident in western Uganda, tensions flared as police dispersed a meeting organized by the National Unity Platform (NUP), resulting in injuries and detentions. The gathering, intended to be a forum for political discussion, quickly turned chaotic as law enforcement officers intervened, leading to clashes between attendees and …

The IPU vehemently condemns the violent attack against Ugandan opposition MP, Susan Mugabi that took place on 21 April. According to the information received by the IPU, Ms. Mugabi was allegedly assaulted by the police, leaving her in a critical condition in hospital. Any physical attack on a parliamentarian is …

The General Court Martial in Makindye has released four people out of the 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters currently on remand at Kitalya Prison on charges of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices. The four supporters granted bail include Ronald Mayiga, Richard Njobi, Kenneth Kamya and …

Frank Mugisha, the executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and a prominent gay rights activist, finds himself inundated with desperate pleas for help on a daily basis. “People want my intervention,” he says, reflecting on the hundreds of messages flooding his inbox. “I get so many WhatsApp messages – …

The introduction of Uganda’s anti-gay bill has raised alarms among activists, who warn that it could criminalize vital HIV prevention and treatment programs in the country. The bill proposes harsh penalties for individuals engaged in same-sex relationships, including life imprisonment. Activists argue that such legislation not only violates fundamental human …

The recent implementation of Uganda’s anti-gay law has raised significant concerns about its potential impact on HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in the country. This law, which criminalizes homosexuality with penalties ranging from imprisonment to the death penalty in extreme cases, has sparked outrage from human rights organizations and advocacy groups worldwide. …

Prosecutors have opposed the bail application for 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, arguing their release could compromise ongoing investigations. The NUP supporters appeared before the General Court Martial, where prosecutors presented their case against granting bail. The accused are facing charges linked to national security, which the prosecutors claim …

The Canadian government has condemned the recently passed anti-homosexuality bill 2023 that prohibits same-sex activities and now awaits President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assent it into a law. Justin Pierre James Trudeau, the Prime Minister, has condemned the law, describing it as despicable, and urged world leaders to reject it, …

Uganda’s new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights, too. Journalists in Uganda are wary about the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill that is making its way into law, which would allow the government to …