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Human Rights
17 June 2025, 7:33 pm
UHRC prohibits rights abuses ahead of 2026 elections
By Ayiro Golden Vicky As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) is collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected throughout the electoral process. This was revealed…
23 May 2025, 5:08 pm
Ugandan activists threatens to sue Tanzanian government
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the arrests of Ugandan Human Rights prominent advocate Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Borniface Mwangi, in Tanzania, speaking to Journalists at a press conference in Kampala, the activists through their lawyer, Kato Tumusiime, have confirmed that…
9 May 2025, 5:36 pm
UMA condemns torture of Eddie Mutwe, demands urgent medical attention
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has strongly condemned the alleged torture of Ssebuufu Edward, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, while in prison. A team of UMA doctors who visited him at Masaka Central Prison on 7 May…
3 May 2025, 3:54 pm
Body of Kibaale woman repatriated from Saudi Arabia, laid to rest
By Kato Joseph The late Teddy Namata, aged 27, who died while working as a housemaid in Saudi Arabia, has been laid to rest in Kyabahiiga-Igomero village, Bwamiramira sub county, Kibaale district. Namata, a daughter of Mary Justine Byaruhanga and…
2 May 2025, 4:23 pm
HRNJ-Uganda launches the 16th edition of press freedom index report
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Human Rights Network for Journalists (HRNJ) has today launched the 16th edition of the Press Freedom Index report at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Julius Esegu, the HRNJ Executive Board Chairperson, began his address by thanking…
25 February 2025, 1:54 pm
Kitgum district to institute human rights committee
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Local Government is considering plans to establish a District Human Rights Committee, as recommended by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) several years ago. During a stakeholder engagement meeting on 24th February 2025 at the…
14 November 2024, 6:30 pm
Kitgum CPS grappling with poor facilities to host victims of SGBV
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) unit at Kitgum Central Police Station is struggling with inadequate facilities to support victims of SGBV, according to the officer in charge of the unit. Ms. Ayot Beatrice, the officer…
24 September 2024, 08:48
Appeal hearing for 33 Pader convicts adjourned indefinitely
By Lakomekec Kinyera The High Court circuit in Kitgum district has once again adjourned the appeal hearing for 33 convicts from Pader town council, citing the absence of the Resident Judge. In a letter dated September 20, 2024, Deputy Registrar…
17 July 2024, 7:03 pm
UNODC legal aid project launched in Kagadi to combat crime
By James Muhumuza The agency’s focus is the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) has initiated a transformative legal aid project titled the…