HRNJ-Uganda Condemns Parliament’s Restriction on Media Access Amidst National Coffee Bill Debate

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The Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) has strongly criticized the Ugandan Parliament’s decision to bar journalists from covering proceedings ahead of the passage of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. HRNJ-Uganda views this move as a direct assault on the public’s constitutional right to access information, guaranteed under Article …

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Court Ruling Marks Victory for Press Freedom in Uganda

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The Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) applauds a landmark ruling by High Court Justice Boniface Wamala in Miscellaneous Cause No. 64 of 2021. This decision represents a major triumph for journalists’ rights and serves as a powerful warning to security forces who violate media freedoms. The case, brought by …

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8 UPDF Officers Convicted For Torturing Journalists Will Covering Bobiwine UN Human Rights Vists

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The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has met a setback after eight of its officials have been found guilty by the High Court in Kampala of torturing journalists and violating press freedom. The courts’ decision against the said officers who included LT. COL. NAMANYA NAPOLEONE, CAPT. JESSY ODWENYI, L/CPL ZIRIMENYA …

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Heavy Police and Military Deployment Blocks NUP Mobilisation in Nakasongola

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In a show of force that has raised concerns about political suppression, Ugandan police and military forces have deployed heavily in Nakasongola District this morning, obstructing planned mobilisation activities by the National Unity Platform (NUP). Party leader and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, expressed frustration over …

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