Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Ugandan press freedom group suffers attempted break-in
A trend of office break-ins has been going on for a while with human rights organisations targeted in the country. In this instance a night guard was found unconscious after assailants tried to enter the HRNJ-Uganda offices.
Government minister punches journalist covering story on corruption
Abraham Byandala, a member of parliament for Katikamu North Constituency and currently a minister without portfolio in the Ugandan government, punched journalist Judith Naluggwaa as she covered a story at the anti-corruption court in Kampala.
Post-election media clampdown in Uganda: 8 reporters arrested in one day
On 29 February 2016, Ugandan police arrested a total of eight journalists. Six were arrested in Kasangati over allegations of inciting violence. Two others were arrested outside the State House at Nakasero over alleged criminal trespass.
Release journalist detained in violation of African Court ruling
Free expression organisations join the Media Foundation for West Africa in calling on African regional body to pressure The Gambia to release journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay.
A disconcerting trend: Journalists targeted for covering political campaigns in Uganda
During the election period, HRNJ-Uganda documented incidents targeting journalists, including the destruction of journalistic tools, physical assault, intimidation and the closure of a media house.
AFP journalist pepper sprayed while documenting Besigye’s arrest in Uganda
“They did not want us to cover the arrest of Besigye, but when I saw Besigye’s car approaching the police blockade, I moved closer. But the police were pushing me telling me not to take pictures. When I took the pictures, a plain-clothed man pepper sprayed me in the eyes.”
Rights groups and cartoonists ask Iranian President Rouhani to help free artist Atena Farghadani
Over 40 human rights groups and more than 75 international cartoonists are calling for leniency for Atena Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist currently wrongfully jailed.
BBC correspondent arrested, interrogated for filming hospital in Uganda
BBC news correspondent Catherine Byaruhanga was arrested for allegedly filming Abim hospital without permission, and wanting to report “bad news all the time with bad intentions.”