Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
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.
HRNJ Uganda discusses impact of COVID-19 with media sector
HRNJ-Uganda engages media workers to explore ways to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic that threatens the health of media staff and the survival of media.
Journalist targeted for attack by soldiers
Uganda journalist Enoch Matovu had to be hospitalised after being violently assaulted by soldiers and injected with an unknown substance.
Ugandan comedy group Bizonto charged with promoting sectarianism
The four journalists were briefly held incommunicado before being charged with the promotion of sectarianism for their comedy skits in July 2020.
Ugandan military brutally assault journalists
Ugandan army assaults group of journalists covering opposition politician Robert Kyagulangi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s handover of petition to UN Human Rights Office.
Two Ugandan radio stations in Jinja shut down following elections
Two radio stations – Busoga One FM and Baba FM – were shut down over alleged incitement to violence following their announcement of provisional results for Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections.