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JPEGMAFIA, the outspoken artist from Baltimore, has had a tumultuous beginning to 2024, marked by confrontations, controversies, and candid exchanges on social media. His candid rants and callouts, particularly targeting Ye and Freddie Gibbs, stirred up a whirlwind of reactions from fans and peers alike. The saga kicked off with …

Conditions in detention centers remained harsh and in some cases life-threatening. Serious problems included overcrowding, physical abuse of detainees by security staff and fellow inmates, inadequate food, and understaffing. Reports of forced labor continued. Most prisons did not have accommodations for persons with disabilities. The government operated unofficial detention facilities …

C. TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL, INHUMAN, OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT The constitution and law prohibit such practices. The law stipulates that any person convicted of an act of torture may receive a sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment, a monetary fine, or both. The penalty for conviction of aggravated torture …

DISAPPEARANCE Local media reported several disappearances. Officials of the opposition National Unity Platform party (NUP) said they could not account for dozens of their supporters whom they said the security agencies had arrested while participating in party activities. The government neither acknowledged the persons were missing nor complied with measures …

Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom from: A. ARBITRARY DEPRIVATION OF LIFE AND OTHER UNLAWFUL OR POLITICALLY MOTIVATED KILLINGS There were numerous reports the government or its agents committed arbitrary or unlawful killings, including due to torture. The law provides for several agencies to investigate, inquire into, …

Earlier this week, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA23), which criminalizes same-sex relationships, drawing on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent anti-abortion ruling as precedent. Under the AHA23, individuals engaging in same-sex sexual relations can face prison sentences of up to 20 years, with certain instances even punishable …

When Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) on April 3, 2023, it solidified a shift in the nation’s socio-political landscape that could deeply affect its social, political, and economic life. The court refused to nullify the Act entirely, despite calls from petitioners, and did not grant a permanent …

Detailed Report on Human Rights Violations Against Political Activists in Uganda The November 2021 killings in Uganda refer to a tragic incident where security forces clashed with civilians during protests sparked by the arrest of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. The protests erupted in various parts …

Steven Kabuye, a prominent 26-year-old Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist, bears the physical and emotional scars from a knife attack that almost took his life. His body is marked with a foot-long scar on his right arm and a puncture wound on his torso, which serve as constant reminders of the risks …

Last month, Beyonce unveiled her highly anticipated album COWBOY CARTER, which showcased her venture into country music alongside various other genres. Among the standout tracks was her rendition of The Beatles’ classic “Blackbird,” originally featured on the legendary band’s 1968 White Album and penned by Paul McCartney. McCartney, the iconic …