By Eriasa Mukiibi Sserunjogi The force should seek dialogue not revenge say analysts John Michael Ariong spent his 26 years of service as an unknown policeman but his death on March 21 has thrown the whole nation into a tailspin. Ariong’s death, supposedly at the hands of civilians, was so …
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By Nathan Nandala Mafabi and Mathias Mpuuga Another example of the police working for the political interests of the NRM dictatorship rather than the security of the people We are issuing this statement on behalf of all opposition leaders and activists in order to set the record straight about the …
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By Mubatsi Asinja Habati Twaweza speaks out about its impounded `change’ calendars Uganda police could have impounded a consignment of 700,000 calendars because they have messages of “change”, a word that is apparently anathema to the force. Twaweza, the publisher of the calendars that bear photographs of politicians and celebrities, …
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By Mubatsi Asinja Habati Inspector General of Police and the Director of Public Prosecution have charged demonstrators in the renewed Walk-to-Work campaign with treason – attempting to overthrow the government of Uganda. Livingstone Sewanyana executive director of the local NGO Foundation for Human Rights Initiative told The Independent’s Mubatsi Asinja …
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By Maya Prabhu A story of abused authority and the victimised vulnerable Helens* work environment is more dangerous than most. On the night-time streets and alleyways of Kampala, her short skirts and revealing blouses flag down cruising clients, but also attract unwanted, and all too frequently violent, attention. Crucially, Helen …
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