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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, …

In a recent joint statement, religious leaders across Uganda have come together to advocate for dialogue as a means to resolve political conflicts and put an end to the persecution of political opponents. The statement, issued amidst a backdrop of escalating political tensions in the country, highlights the critical role …

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 …

On Tuesday, March 21, Uganda’s Parliament, for the second time in nine years, passed a law that criminalizes homosexuality in Uganda. The first law was passed in December 2013 but was nullified by the Constitutional Court on a technicality – it was passed without a quorum. This time round, Annet …

Six young individuals, aged between 20 and 26, found themselves remanded to Kirinya Prison following an appearance at the Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Jinja. They face charges related to gross indecency. Geoffrey Ibanda, Sadic Wassajja, Sadat Menya alias Sheebah, Fabian Kalungi, Hamza Katamba, and Brian Kiiza alias Chosen were …

Uganda’s Parliament has given its approval to the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill, sending it to President Yoweri Museveni for final consideration. This move comes after rigorous debate and scrutiny, with the bill receiving the nod from a majority of MPs. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which aims to criminalize homosexuality and impose severe …