The GENERATION NEXT student movement has strongly criticized the recent closure of the United Nations Human Rights office in Uganda, labeling it a deliberate attempt by the Ugandan government to avoid accountability and international scrutiny amid ongoing human rights abuses. In a press release, the student group expressed shock and …
Read More »5 Arrested As Anti-Torture Activists Petition Govt Over Closure of UN Human Rights Office
Five people were on Thursday arrested by police in Kampala as a group of anti-torture activists petitioned government over the decision not to renew the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Uganda. The group under the Torture Survivors Movement Uganda activists …
Read More »Death Announcement
Death Announcement We were shocked to learn of the untimely death of Comrade Anthony Wameli, the head of our legal team. Comrade Wameli has died in the United States of America, where he has been receiving medical treatment. It’s a sad day for us at the NUP, and we extend …
Read More »Understanding the Intense Parliamentary Debate on Homosexuality in Uganda
The Ugandan Parliament has been embroiled in heated debates over the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, reflecting a deeply rooted societal divide on the issue of LGBTQ+ rights. The contentious discussions highlight the cultural, political, and religious influences that drive the ongoing debate on homosexuality in Uganda. Background and Political Context Uganda’s …
Read More »NUP’s lawyer Anthony Wameli dies in U.S
Anthony Wameli, the head of Legal team in the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) is dead. Wameli, a top human rights lawyer died in the United States according to NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. “Very sad day! Just learnt of the untimely passing of our dear brother …
Read More »Entebbe Children’s Park Tower Stripped of Rainbow Following LGBTQ Controversy
Ugandan authorities announced the removal of a rainbow painting from a children’s park following an uproar among parents who alleged that the “satanic” design promoted homosexuality in the largely Christian country. A local organisation had painted one of the park towers in Entebbe in rainbow colours as part of an …
Read More »Police Arrest 13 NUP Leaders in Jinja for Alleged Illegal Assembly
On Sunday, 13 supporters and leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested for allegedly holding an illegal assembly at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) conference center in Jinja city. Ben Kabaka, the NUP coordinator for Iganga district, led the youth leaders who had gathered to discuss their …
Read More »NUP party activities in January, 2023
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Read More »Three day retreat for the Opposition’s parliamentary front
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Read More »Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ Found Dead, Postmortem Reveals Suffocation as Cause of Death
he fashion world was left in shock and mourning following the tragic death of a prominent Kenyan fashion designer. The untimely demise of the designer has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving colleagues, friends, and fans devastated by the loss. According to reports, the designer was discovered lifeless in their …
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