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UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya speaking at a podium in front of a banner for the UHRC mobile app.

January 24, 2026

Uganda 2026 Polls Peaceful but Tech Failures, Rights Issues

UHRC highlights calm elections despite biometric glitches and rights concerns in Uganda’s 2026 vote Uganda 2026 Polls Peaceful Despite Tech Failures, Rights Issues Uganda’s 2026 polls were largely peaceful according to the

A dark smartphone screen displaying a "No Internet Connection" alert over the Ugandan flag.

Human Rights·UGANDA·Uganda Politics

January 17, 2026

Uganda Internet Shutdown Sparks Human Rights Alarm Before Vote

Amnesty Warns Internet Ban Threatens Freedom of Expression Ahead of Elections The Uganda internet shutdown has triggered serious human rights concerns just days before the general election. Amnesty International is now urging

What You Didn’t Know: How Survival Nakintu Judith Lost Her Kidney In Saudi Arabia’s Nasty Motor Accident

Nile Treasure Gate Company Limited, a labour export recruitment firm has refuted

Uganda Police probe university lecturer over slapping student

Police have commenced investigations against a Makerere University lecturer who allegedly assaulted

Anti-Homosexuality Law: LGBTQ+ Activist Namuganga Arrested, Partner on the Run

Sylvia Namuganga Detained After Return from Nairobi; Arrest Warrant Issued for Norah Namyalo In a distressing turn of events in Uganda, Sylvia Namuganga, a

March 6, 2024

Activism·Court·Featured·Human Rights·LGBTQ+

Uganda Human Rights Commission Tribunal Dismisses Rights Violation Case

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) regional office in Lira City dismissed a human rights violation case against the government, ruling it was wrongly

January 31, 2024

Human Rights·National·News

Upholding Anti-Homosexuality Laws: Recent Actions by Uganda’s Government and Judiciary

From Legislation to Enforcement: Uganda’s Firm Stance on LGBTQ+ Policies MBARARA UGANDA | In the landscape of global LGBTQ+ rights, Uganda has notably taken

October 12, 2023

Culture·Featured·Human Rights·Sex

Uganda Affirms Independent Development Amidst World Bank Loan Suspension

Uganda, a country committed to its economic growth and self-determination, remains undeterred despite facing corruption within its public institutions and specific segments of the

August 10, 2023

AFRICA·Featured·Human right·Human Rights·International News·News

Ugandan Opposition Activist Bobi Young Granted Bail After Nearly 4 Months in Remand

Ugandan opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party political activist, Agaba Anthony, who is also known as Bobi Young, has been released on bail after

May 9, 2023

Featured·Featured·Human Rights·National·News

Minister Otafiire Expresses Disgust over Police Brutality Against Female Opposition Lawmakers

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has expressed his strong condemnation of the actions of police officers who manhandled female

April 29, 2023

Featured·Featured·Human Rights·National·News

Karamoja MPs Pledge to Seek Justice for Allegedly Starved Suspects

Members of Parliament from the Karamoja Sub-region have pledged to ensure that justice is served for locals who were arrested as suspected warriors aiding

April 12, 2023

Featured·Featured·Human Rights·National·News

Police assault student at Makerere

Police brutally raided pressers held by Makerere University students who oppose draconian guild laws that prevent partisan politics from participating in guild elections. The

April 10, 2023

Featured·Featured·Human Rights·National·News

How Russian and CAR troops abused civilians and human rights?

Government forces and their Russian allies in the Central African Republic have abused civilians, and Russian operatives have hampered UN peacekeeping operations there, a

February 21, 2023

AFRICA·Featured·featured·Featured·Human Rights·News·Russia

Enduring Resistance: The Courageous Path of Irene Nanfuma Amidst Uganda's Political Strife

Irene Nanfuma: A Tale of Political Courage Amidst Government Persecution

In Uganda, the story of Irene Nanfuma stands as a poignant reminder of the cost of political activism. Beginning her political journey in 2006

February 7, 2023

Activism·Featured·Human Rights·News

Human Rights Report: Suspects rotting in cells without trial

A report by human right activists under their umbrella of Advocates Sans Frontiers (ASF) has revealed that 58 percent of suspects spend more than

January 20, 2023

Featured·Featured·Human Rights·News

Rwanda asylum policy: Migrants granted right to challenge

Migrants facing potential removal to Rwanda under the Home Office’s relocation scheme have won permission to challenge the policy. Last month the High Court

January 17, 2023

Featured·Human Rights·News·Rwanda·UK

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Uganda 2026 Polls Peaceful but Tech Failures, Rights Issues

Uganda Internet Shutdown Sparks Human Rights Alarm Before Vote

What You Didn’t Know: How Survival Nakintu Judith Lost Her Kidney In Saudi Arabia’s Nasty Motor Accident

Uganda Police probe university lecturer over slapping student

Anti-Homosexuality Law: LGBTQ+ Activist Namuganga Arrested, Partner on the Run

Uganda Human Rights Commission Tribunal Dismisses Rights Violation Case

Upholding Anti-Homosexuality Laws: Recent Actions by Uganda’s Government and Judiciary

Uganda Affirms Independent Development Amidst World Bank Loan Suspension

Ugandan Opposition Activist Bobi Young Granted Bail After Nearly 4 Months in Remand

Minister Otafiire Expresses Disgust over Police Brutality Against Female Opposition Lawmakers

Karamoja MPs Pledge to Seek Justice for Allegedly Starved Suspects

Police assault student at Makerere

How Russian and CAR troops abused civilians and human rights?

Irene Nanfuma: A Tale of Political Courage Amidst Government Persecution

Human Rights Report: Suspects rotting in cells without trial

Rwanda asylum policy: Migrants granted right to challenge

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