Police Arrest Four People for ‘Acts of Homosexuality’
police arrested four people Sunday for “acts of homosexuality” at a massage parlor. The arrests occurred in Buikwe, a town about 35 miles east of the capital, Kampala. “The police operation was carried out following a tip-off by a female informant to the…
Four suspected homosexuals arrested after raid on massage parlour
What you need to know: On Monday, local leaders urged closure of the parlor associated with same-sex activities. Four people are being detained at Njeru Police Station in Buikwe District following a raid on a massage parlour that is alleged to be…
World Bank Freezes Loans to Uganda Over Human Rights Concerns
The World Bank has decided to halt new loans to Uganda, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record. This move reflects the international financial institution’s growing unease regarding Uganda’s recent legislative actions…
Ugandan Regime Defies High Court Orders, Refuses to Release Abducted Activist: International Accountability Sought
By Clinton Mirrors In a startling act of defiance against the rule of law, the Ugandan regime led by Mr. Museveni has yet again refused to release comrade Kayiwa Alex Karyowa, an abducted activist whose plight has garnered international attention. The…
FDC, Speaker Among clash over Ssemujju chief whip role
Mafabi dismissed the claim that the appointment of a new party chief whip can have legal consequences for Parliament. KAMPALA – The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has clashed with the Speaker of Parliament over the continued stay of…
Rights abuse to cost billions in awards
What you need to know: The Justice ministry has compiled a list of beneficiaries whose human rights were abused over the years. Human rights violations by government agents will cost the Ugandan taxpayer billions of shillings in compensation payments…
World Bank Announces Suspension of Future Funding for Uganda Over Anti-LGBT Legislation
Ugandan authorities say they will keep talking to the World Bank after the bank pledged to not release any new funds to the east African nation. The bank objects to a new anti-homosexuality law that critics describe as one of the harshest in the world.…
Museveni ends an agreement allowing UN human rights to Operate in Uganda
Clinton Mirrors | The United Nations’ human rights office in Uganda will close this weekend after the East African country decided not to renew an agreement allowing it to operate, the U.N.’s top human rights official said Friday. The closure comes…
Organizations Suspected of Promoting LGBTQI Activities Gripped by Fear
Some organizations in Uganda, especially those engaging in youth activities are being witch hunted, suspected to be promoting LGBTQI+ activities and recruiting, supporting opposition parties mostly National Unity Platform – NUP. We have got information…
LGBTQ Ugandans Face Increased Persecution Under Anti-Homosexuality Law
Life has become increasingly dangerous for Uganda’s LGBTQ community following the implementation of the Anti-Homosexuality Law, which has amplified fear and uncertainty for those targeted by the legislation. Individuals who identify as LGBTQ in…
