World Bank Freezes Loans to Uganda Over Human Rights Concerns
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…
World Bank Announces Suspension of Future Funding for Uganda Over Anti-LGBT Legislation
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.…
Organizations Suspected of Promoting LGBTQI Activities Gripped by Fear
Some organizations in Uganda, especially those engaging in youth activities are being witch hunted, suspected to be promoting LGBTQI+ activities and recruiting, supporting opposition parties mostly National Unity Platform – NUP. We have got information…
LGBTQ Ugandans Face Increased Persecution Under Anti-Homosexuality Law
Life has become increasingly dangerous for Uganda’s LGBTQ community following the implementation of the Anti-Homosexuality Law, which has amplified fear and uncertainty for those targeted by the legislation. Individuals who identify as LGBTQ in…
Congress urge World Bank to suspend loans to Uganda
Nearly a dozen members of Congress this week asked the World Bank Group to suspend loans to Uganda in response to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. U.S. Reps. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Al Green (D-Texas),…
Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law Causes Harm, U.S. Ambassador Warns as International Outcry Intensifies
Uganda’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights advocates and international governments alike. The law, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and activities, has already had dire…
Anitah Among named in fresh ICC torture petition
In a startling development, a fresh petition has been filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC), naming prominent Ugandan figures, including the Speaker of Parliament, among those implicated in allegations of torture. The petition has reignited…
NUP Elders’ League Chair William Byarugaba dies in US
The National Unity Platform (NUP) fraternity on Tuesday woke up to sad news following the untimely death of the party’s head of Elders’ League Mr William Byarugaba who succumbed to cancer in USA in the wee hours of Tuesday. Byarugaba’s death was…
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law Sparks Concerns Over Free Speech for Journalists
In Uganda, the recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Law has stirred fear among journalists and free speech advocates. The legislation, which imposes severe penalties for activities related to homosexuality, has raised alarms about its impact on…
Anti-Homosexuality Bill Threatens Human Rights, Healthcare, and Foreign Aid
Uganda’s recent introduction of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has ignited international outrage and concern over the country’s human rights landscape. While primarily targeting the LGBTQ+ community, this legislation has far-reaching…