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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 concerns about human rights abuses and impunity within the country’s corridors of power. The …

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 media freedom and the ability of journalists to report freely. Implications for Journalists The …

In late May, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law, a measure that institutionalizes the persecution of LGBTQI+ individuals while promoting a culture of hate. The law, widely regarded as one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ legislations globally, criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, imposing life imprisonment for gay sex …

The United States government is contemplating imposing sanctions on Uganda following the enactment of a stringent anti-gay law, which has sparked widespread criticism and international condemnation. The law criminalizes same-sex activities and imposes severe penalties, further entrenching discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the East African nation. The Ugandan government’s …

The head of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Justin Welby, has reached out to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba, urging him to reconsider the church’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights. In a letter addressed to Archbishop Kazimba, Welby expressed concerns over the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals within the …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed fresh terrorism charges against 11 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), intensifying the government’s legal actions against opposition members. These new charges come amid ongoing scrutiny of the government’s treatment of political opponents. The accused NUP supporters had already been facing …

In a significant move, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has urged the Ugandan government to reconsider its controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, citing concerns that it threatens the lives of LGBTQI+ individuals and undermines human rights principles. The agency stressed that the law, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and imposes …

The United States, a leading funder of Uganda’s healthcare sector, has warned that passing of the Anti-Homosexuality bill will not only reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but also impinge upon universal human rights and damage the country’s reputation. The US says it could consider economic sanctions. “The Anti-Homosexuality Act …

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has officially signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, cementing it as law in the country. The Act, which was passed by Uganda’s parliament earlier this year, imposes stringent penalties on individuals engaged in same-sex relationships. It includes provisions for life imprisonment for those found guilty of homosexual …

The Anti-homosexuality Bill passed by Uganda’s parliament on May 2 has drawn criticism from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), warning of its detrimental impact on Uganda’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS by 2030 if it becomes law. Anne Githuku-Shongwe, the Director of UNAIDS for East and Southern Africa, …