Human Rights

Eric Mwesigwa, a resident of Nansana in Wakiso district has become the latest National Unity Platform-NUP supporter to be tortured in military detention after he was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen last month. While appearing before the NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, Mwesigwa claimed the reason for being tortured was because …

Rather than celebrate the release on bail by the high court of two NUP MPs Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya, believers in the right to a life without torture have been forced to contend with a new dark chapter in Uganda’s seemingly unending book of human rights violations. The story …

The GENERATION NEXT student movement has strongly criticized the recent closure of the United Nations Human Rights office in Uganda, labeling it a deliberate attempt by the Ugandan government to avoid accountability and international scrutiny amid ongoing human rights abuses. In a press release, the student group expressed shock and …

Five people were on Thursday arrested by police in Kampala as a group of anti-torture activists petitioned government over the decision not to renew the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Uganda. The group under the Torture Survivors Movement Uganda activists …

The Ugandan Parliament has been embroiled in heated debates over the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, reflecting a deeply rooted societal divide on the issue of LGBTQ+ rights. The contentious discussions highlight the cultural, political, and religious influences that drive the ongoing debate on homosexuality in Uganda. Background and Political Context Uganda’s …

Anthony Wameli, the head of Legal team in the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) is dead. Wameli, a top human rights lawyer died in the United States according to NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. “Very sad day! Just learnt of the untimely passing of our dear brother …

Ugandan authorities announced the removal of a rainbow painting from a children’s park following an uproar among parents who alleged that the “satanic” design promoted homosexuality in the largely Christian country. A local organisation had painted one of the park towers in Entebbe in rainbow colours as part of an …

On Sunday, 13 supporters and leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested for allegedly holding an illegal assembly at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) conference center in Jinja city. Ben Kabaka, the NUP coordinator for Iganga district, led the youth leaders who had gathered to discuss their …

he fashion world was left in shock and mourning following the tragic death of a prominent Kenyan fashion designer. The untimely demise of the designer has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving colleagues, friends, and fans devastated by the loss. According to reports, the designer was discovered lifeless in their …

The Uganda Law Society has released a comprehensive report shedding light on the pervasive issue of torture and kidnapping in the country. The report paints a grim picture of human rights violations, revealing the extent to which these atrocities have become normalized in Ugandan society. According to the report, torture …