Human Rights Watch World Report 2013 – Uganda Published 31st January 2013 Introduction After 26 years of President Yoweri Museveni’s rule, increasing threats to freedom of expression, assembly, and association raise serious concerns about Uganda’s respect for the rule of law. The security forces continue to enjoy impunity for torture, extrajudicial killings, and the deaths [...]
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Uganda: death penalty still part of anti-gay bill
Natasha Barsotti, Xtra! Canada’s Gay and Lesbian News 30 November 2012 A coalition of human rights groups says it has obtained a copy of Uganda’s anti-gay bill, to be tabled shortly, saying it is clear that none of the provisions in the 2009 version of MP David Bahati’s measure have been changed. “It is still [...]
Uganda to pass anti-gay law as ‘Christmas gift’
BBC News 13 November 2012 Uganda will pass a new law against homosexuality by the end of 2012 as a “Christmas gift” to its advocates, the speaker of parliament has said. The AP news agency quoted Rebecca Kadaga as saying that Ugandans were “demanding” the law. Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda, but the [...]
Uganda: Countries at Crossroads 2012
Freedom House RefWorld 20th September 2012 Introduction This year Uganda will celebrate 50 years of independence, gained in October 1962 under the leadership of its first prime minister (and later President), Milton Obote. Obote’s first administration was brought to an end by a coup d’etat led by Idi Amin in January 1971. Violence, lawlessness [...]
Uganda: 3 Years On, No Justice for Riot Victims
Human Rights Watch, September 10, 2012 (Kampala) – Authorities have failed to investigate meaningfully the deaths three years ago of at least 40 people during two days of rioting in Uganda. Some families of victims told Human Rights Watch recently that they still hope for justice. The government has made numerous promises to investigate the [...]
Uganda: Floods displace 15,000 in north
IRIN Humanitarian News and Analysis 7th September 2012 Floods have forced at least 15,000 people to leave their homes in northern Uganda, where the deluge has destroyed houses, crops, roads and bridges. The Acholi districts of Agago, Kitgum, Lamwo and Pader are the most affected, with Agago alone having a total of 3,492 households affected, [...]
Uganda: police close down gay rights workshop
Amnesty International 19 June 2012 Police have raided a human rights workshop attended by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Kampala, prompting Amnesty International to reiterate its call on the government to end its targeted harassment of people involved in lawful activities. The workshop, which was organised by the East and Horn of [...]
Uganda: Amnesty International annual report 2012
Amnesty International Annual Report 2012: the state of the world’s human rights Uganda Published 24 May 2012 Restrictions increased on freedom of expression. Authorities clamped down on peaceful protests, including by using excessive force which led to deaths. Law enforcement officials continued to commit human rights violations, including unlawful killings and torture. Perpetrators were not [...]
Uganda: societal abuses, discrimination, and acts of violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity
From US Department of State country reports on human rights practices, 2011 24 May 2012 LGBT persons faced discrimination and legal restrictions. It is illegal to engage in homosexual acts, based on a law from the colonial era that criminalizes “carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature” and provides a penalty up [...]
Uganda: Attacks on the Press in 2011
Committee to Protect Journalists 22 February, 2012. Police and security agents engaged in widespread physical attacks on local and foreign journalists during the general election campaign and its aftermath. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was elected to a fourth term in the February vote, which was marred by reports of intimidation and vote-buying. Reporters covering opposition candidates were at [...]
