Tag Archives: human rights

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bad land tenure systems, bad economic situation and corruption are abetting human rights violations in the areas where mining and oil and gas sector activities are happening, according to recent studies. These include environmental rights, child rights, access to property and information, and the right …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security Minister Maj. Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi has described the move by the Opposition Members of Parliament to censure him from office as a mistake. Opposition legislators are currently collecting signatures to censure Muhwezi for allegedly neglecting his responsibility in the wake of widespread incidents of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition in Parliament has launched a complaints book for constituents to register cases of missing persons, torture and other acts of human rights violation. Launched at a press conference on Thursday, 10 February 2022 by the Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga, accompanied by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | History is set to repeat itself as the Opposition in Parliament start a process seeking to censure the Minister of Security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi for abdicating responsibility in the face of torture of Ugandans by security operatives, which President Museveni himself has repeatedly condemned. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker Anita Among has directed the Committee on Human Rights to investigate the alleged human rights violations by security operatives. On 03 February 2022, Opposition Members of Parliament led by the Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga walked out of Parliament protesting what they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registrar of the National Unity Platform in Kasese district, Samuel Busindi Masereka is seeking to hold the former Director of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, Maj Gen. Abel Kandiho personally liable for torture inflicted on him while in custody. Masereka, whose rotting feet photos have …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union-EU Delegation in Uganda has called for a comprehensive investigation into the persistent torture cases and other human rights violations in the country. This is carried in a statement issued on Monday by the EU Delegation together with the diplomatic missions …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Opposition in Parliament protested the continued violation of rights of Ugandans by staging a walkout from the plenary session. The MPs led by the Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, on Thursday, 03 February 2022 asked the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Center for Transitional Justice-ICTJ has urged the government to implement the recommendation of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review. “The Universal Periodic Review serves as a rare occasion for the government to reflect on its human rights record and its obligations under …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A government decision to allow breastfeeding teenagers in school has uncovered a deep clash between social norms, religious beliefs, and human rights in Uganda. Following an increase in teen pregnancies during the recent COVID-19 lockdown that left learners at home for close to two years, …