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NEWS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The perpetual nature of the acts of torture in Uganda remains a puzzle as Uganda joins the rest of the World to mark the International Day in support of Torture survivors. Numerous Ugandans have experienced torture despite the 1995 Constitution guaranteeing the freedom from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kira Division Police is holding a mother accused of burning her one and half-year-old child citing frustration over her father’s absence and lack of support. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer identifies the suspect as Nancy Amusolo, a resident of Bulindo …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Moroto Municipality have accused the security forces of extorting money and torture during the night cordon and search operations. On Wednesday, the forces comprising police and UPDF conducted a cordon and search operation within the municipality following complaints from residents about the resurgence …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yustin Nyiraziboneye, 37, a resident of Buhumuliro village in Kinyarwanda parish, Rutete sub-county, Kagadi district is in trouble for allegedly torturing her stepson to death. She reportedly tortured 3-year-old James Maniroho around 12pm on Monday. It all started when Nyirazinoneye’s husband Emmanuel Rulateze left her …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  & URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged elected leaders across the country to play their role of defending the rights of citizens. He called on them to stand up and resist excesses of the security forces especially in regards to human right violations. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions has instituted a fresh charge of aggravated trafficking against an American couple. The two had been previously charged with torture of their 10-year-old foster son. Mackenzie Leing Spencer and her husband Nicholas Spencer, who are residents of Naguru Hill in …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mbale city has arrested a 30-year-old woman for assaulting and torturing a minor. Sarah Namboze was arrested by police on Thursday in Northern Division, Mbale city. It is alleged that Namboze was denying the 5-year-old food and often mistreating him. Rogers Taitika, Elgon …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abdul Nadduli, the former Luwero district chairman has blamed the death of his son on torture by security agencies. Jakana Nadduli, 37, died at around 1:30 am on Monday on his way to Orient clinic in Wobulenzi town. Speaking to the media on Monday afternoon, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jamil Mukulu, the alleged leader of the rebel Allied Democratic Forces-ADF has petitioned the International Crimes Division of the High Court to stop his trial for terrorism on grounds of torture. Mukulu filed his petition together with his co-accused Muhammed Matovu and Omar Abdallah Mutuka, on …

Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three parents in Apac district are in police custody for torturing their children over food. The suspects are Kenneth Okello, Nelson Ogwang, and his wife Collin Aol. Kenneth Okello, a resident of Ajodoko ‘B’ cell, Alworoceng parish is accused of burning his six-year-old son, …