2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uganda
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,…
Uganda Leveraged U.S. Supreme Court’s Anti-Abortion Ruling to Criminalize LGBTQ+ Identities
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,…
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law: A Threat to LGBTQ Rights
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…
Detailed Report on Human Rights Violations Against Political Activists in Uganda
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…
Steven Kabuye: A Ugandan LGBTQ Activist Recounts his escape to Canada
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…
Paul McCartney Raves About Beyonce’s Rendition of “Blackbird” from COWBOY CARTER Album
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,”…
Christian Combs Faces Sexual Assault Allegations, Lawyer Denies Claims
Earlier this week, Christian “King” Combs, son of Diddy, found himself embroiled in controversy as he was hit with a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed by Grace O’Marcaigh, accuses Combs of assaulting her in 2022 while…
Beyonce Shines with “COWBOY CARTER” Album Release and iHeartRadio Innovator Award Win
Beyonce has been the talk of the town this week, all thanks to her latest album release, “COWBOY CARTER,” which features collaborations with renowned stars like Miley Cyrus and Post Malone. The album also showcases Beyonce’s versatility…
Akon Offers Support Amid Diddy’s Legal Woes: “Just Pray for the Man”
Last month’s Homeland Security raids on two of Diddy’s mansions as part of a federal human trafficking investigation have triggered widespread reactions, including new revelations in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against…
YNW Melly Relocated from Broward County Jail Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
In a surprising development, YNW Melly, known for his hit “Murder on My Mind,” has been moved from Broward County Jail for the first time in five years. The rapper, facing charges of capital murder related to the deaths of his close friends…
