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Ugandan Parliament Under Fire
Weeks before the fourth session of the August House opened on June 6, 2023, the US and UK governments imposed sanctions on Speaker Anita...
Eddie Mutwe Detention Sparks UHRC-Military Clash
The Eddie Mutwe detention case has ignited a standoff between the Uganda Human Rights Commission and the Chief of Defence Forces. UHRC chairperson Mariam...
“I Live in Fear Every Day”: The Silent War on Families...
By Musa Mulimira
KAMPALA, UGANDA | The afternoon is eerily quiet when I meet Nakabugo Shamim. Her voice remains steady, but her eyes—heavy with exhaustion...
A Fearless Voice in Uganda’s Political Struggle
Uganda remains a country where political activism comes at a high cost. The government continues to crack down on opposition members, journalists, and human...
Criminal by Existence: How Uganda’s Laws Fuel Homophobic Abuse
“Being different shouldn’t be a crime. In Uganda, it’s a life sentence.”
In Uganda, being gay isn't just misunderstood, it’s illegal. Under Section 145 of...
