Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Ugandan stakeholders form alliance to combat electoral violence
Uganda’s Law Society, government, media, and civil society have signed a joint declaration pledging to prevent and address violence against journalists during elections.
Journalists petition Uganda Human Rights Commission
Fifteen journalists seek justices after being brutally assaulted by security forces wielding batons and electric wires.
Uganda’s media fraternity pushes back against rising impunity
The continuous brutal attacks on journalists have pushed the media fraternity into imposing a temporary information boycott on Ugandan security forces.
Landmark victory for media freedom in Uganda
In a historic verdict, Uganda’s High court ruled that journalists Timothy Mulungi and Henry Sekanjako had their rights to movement, speech, conscience, opinion, assembly, and association violated.
Unexpected alteration of charges against journalists
Stories on alleged parliament budget misappropriation leads to the arrest of journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Ssengooba.
Ugandan journalists granted bail
‘Alternative Digitalk TV’ executive director Norman Tumuhimbise and TV host Faridah Bikobere were released on bail, after being charged with offensive communication and cyberstalking.
Attacks on Ugandan media on the rise; two media houses raided on same day
Two Ugandan media outlets were raided on the same day, while several journalists were arrested and computers and equipment seized.
Journalist in remand in need of medical attention
Ugandan journalist Pidson Kareire’s lawyer says the journalist was tortured in detention and needs medical attention.