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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On July 23, police in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, detained at least 45 individuals protesting widespread government corruption. The demonstration, partially inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighboring Kenya, saw young Ugandans mobilize online to demand accountability. Their primary demands included the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, implicated in …
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Two groups of anti-corruption protesters have been arrested in separate incidents near Parliament Avenue. The first group, comprising students from Makerere University, has been taken into custody on Nasser Road. Shortly afterwards, mores students, this time from the Islamic University of Uganda-IUIU have also been arrested at Parliament Avenue. “Anita …
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Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded five young people, including prominent social media personalities @beewol and @Faizafabz, on charges of common nuisance and being idle and disorderly. The charges stem from their alleged participation in today’s peaceful demonstrations. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Agnes Alum, heard that the …
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A section of members of Uganda Law Society, an umbrella body that brings together all the lawyers in the country, has been blocked from accessing the Central Police Station in Kampala. The lawyers who were led by the ULS President Bernard Oundo were blocked from the main entrance by police …
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NTV Uganda and KFM Radio presenter Faiza Fabz, along with three others, are seen gesturing as they are escorted to a police vehicle. The group has been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 30, 2024. The four face charges of being a “common nuisance, idle and disorderly,” after taking part …
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As Uganda braces for the upcoming protest on July 23, 2024, tensions are mounting, and the demand for the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among is gaining momentum. Organized by opposition groups and civil society organizations, this protest aims to address a range of issues, including human rights abuses, …
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As Uganda braces for the upcoming protest on July 23, 2024, tensions are mounting, and the demand for the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among is gaining momentum. Organized by opposition groups and civil society organizations, this protest aims to address a range of issues, including human rights abuses, …
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