The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing with protestors against alleged corruption at …
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Women and Girls Rights Advocacy- Uganda (WAGRAU) has warned that the increasing cases of violence meted on girls and women is causing panic among the residents in the eastern Uganda district of Serere. WAGRAU say they have documented the killing of at least four females by their estranged lovers in …
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The City Hall and Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Courts have remanded another group of people to Luzira Prison on charges related to their alleged involvement in Anti corruption protests that locked the city on Tuesday. Several groups of people majority of whom are youth on Tuesday went on the streets …
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Arua City was on high alert today as joint police and Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed heavily to stop a planned demonstration by youth. The group of youths who referred to themselves as Gen-Z had planned to march to Arua city council offices located along Avenue Road in …
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The streets of Kampala have been a battleground for anti-corruption protesters since July 23, 2024, as Ugandans demand significant political reforms.
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has declared that Curaçao’s laws banning same-sex marriage are no longer applicable, affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry on the Caribbean island. This decision marks a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in Curaçao, which, as part of the …
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The streets of Kampala witnessed renewed energy and defiance on July 25, 2024, as youthful anti-corruption protesters returned to demand action from Parliament and President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Amid heightened security and a substantial police presence, the protesters made impassioned pleas to the law enforcement officers detaining them, declaring, “We …
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KAMPALA, Uganda – In defiance of an official ban on demonstrations, dozens of people were detained in Kampala on Wednesday after participating in anti-corruption protests. The detentions highlight the Ugandan government’s ongoing crackdown on dissent and civic activism. Lawyers representing the arrested individuals reported that approximately 60 people were taken …
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In July 2024, Puglia, a region in southern Italy, officially implemented Regional Law No. 25, marking a significant step forward in the protection of LGBTQ+ rights. This law establishes comprehensive measures to ensure equal treatment for individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics, reinforcing the region’s commitment …
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It is evident that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government operates like a cult of leaders who often resort to force to silence dissent. Tyrannical regimes typically consist of individuals unable to engage in logical deliberations, resorting instead to violence to maintain power. Historically, tyrants have been societal deviants who, …
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