Uganda’s political landscape has long been tainted with violence, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings orchestrated by the regime of Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa. These atrocities, carried out under the guise of maintaining national security, have intensified in recent years, especially since the emergence of the National Unity Platform (NUP) …
Read More »High Court Awards Kasese NUP Registrar Samuel Masereka 30 Million Shillings for Torture by State Agents
The High Court in Kampala has awarded Kasese National Unity Platform Party Registrar Samuel Busindi Masereka with 30 million shillings as compensation for torture. In his decision delivered on Friday, the Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana ordered the government which was jointly sued with the former Director of Chieftaincy of …
Read More »Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Demands Urgent Specialized Treatment for Ailing Dr. Kizza Besigye
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who also serves as the lawyer for detained four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has called for his client to receive specialized medical treatment at a hospital of his choice, citing serious health concerns. Besigye was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in …
Read More »Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura and Ingrid Turinawe Arrested During Free Besigye Protest
Doreen Nyanjura, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, and Ingrid Turinawe, head of mobilization in the Forum for Democratic Change Katonga faction, have been arrested today during a protest in Kampala demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye. The duo, along with political activist Faridah Nangozi, was detained near Arua …
Read More »Opposition Leaders Give Government 48-Hour Ultimatum to Release Dr. Kizza Besigye for Medical Treatment
A coalition of opposition leaders has issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to the Ugandan government, demanding the immediate release of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to receive urgent medical care. The leaders warned that failure to comply would trigger nationwide protests against what they describe as an ongoing crackdown …
Read More »Opposition Leaders Denied Access to Ailing Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Prison
Ugandan prison authorities have blocked opposition leaders from visiting the ailing Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Maximum Security Prison, citing his deteriorating health. The delegation, led by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, had sought to check on Besigye’s condition amid growing concerns over his well-being. Despite their efforts, …
Read More »FDC Supporters in Bushenyi March for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Release
BUSHENYI – A group of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters took to the streets of Ishaka, Bushenyi, to demand the immediate release of their party founder and former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye. The demonstrators, chanting slogans and carrying placards emblazoned with #FreeDrKizzaBesigye, urged the government to respect human …
Read More »Activists Blocked by Police During Protest for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Release
Tensions flared in the capital as police blocked a march organized by activists demanding the immediate release of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye. The protest, spearheaded by members of the newly emerging People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party, was short-lived as security forces swiftly intervened to halt the demonstration. Among …
Read More »Catholic Church Marks 146th Anniversary with Prayers for Dr. Kizza Besigye and Other Political Prisoners
The Catholic Church in Uganda dedicated its 146th anniversary Mass to praying for the release of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale, and other detainees still held in prison despite a Supreme Court ruling against their trial in the General Court Martial. The Mass, held at Kigungu in …
Read More »MPs Rally Ugandans to Demand Release of Opposition Head Kizza Besigye
A section of legislators has called upon all Ugandans to speak out against the continued detention of former presidential contender Dr. Kizza Besigye, whose health is reportedly deteriorating while in Luzira prison. The MPs argue that his ongoing imprisonment under harsh conditions is a violation of human rights and a …
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