Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Ugandan radio journalist beaten to death over land dispute
On 14 June 2016, Thomas Ssettuba, Programmes Manager of Radio Ssese was attacked and beaten by locals over a land dispute, and later died of head injuries. The incident happened at Banda village Kagulube parish where Ssettuba had gone to collect palm nuts from a firm.
Lack of accountability for NGO attacks breeds impunity in Uganda
The severity of one of the recent attacks, in which intruders beat a security guard to death, demonstrates the urgency of addressing these attacks, for which no-one has been held responsible.
Tongan Prime Minister should end harassment of local journalist Viola Ulakai
IFEX members call on the Prime Minister of Tonga to cease threats of suspension of journalist Viola Ulakai and respect his past commitment to press freedom in the country.
Sagal Salad Osman, producer of a children’s programme, murdered in Somalia
“The perpetrators have not only deprived a family of a breadwinner but have also deprived society of a promising journalist whose activities were anchored towards youth empowerment,” said AFEX Steering Committee Chairperson, Zoé Titus.
Bahrain has failed massively in implementing human rights recommendations
According to rights groups, Bahraini government’s claims of having implemented all BICI recommendations is mere lip service.
African free expression network calls on Museveni to safeguard free speech
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is calling on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to protect free speech. AFEX’s petition highlights 26 incidents of freedom of expression violations that have been perpetrated with impunity in Uganda in 2016 alone.
Guard killed in yet another break-in against HR organization
A sinister pattern continues to cast a shadow over Uganda’s civil society.
Social media blocked in Uganda as President Museveni sworn in for fifth term
The Uganda Communications Commission has ordered social media platforms to shut down ahead of the swearing in of President Yoweri Museveni. Social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp were also shut down during the presidential elections in February 2016.