Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)

Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)

Link to: Ugandan journalists blocked from reporting at airport

Ugandan journalists blocked from reporting at airport

A number of Ugandan journalists were blocked by security forces from accessing the national airport at Entebbe to cover the return of an army officer. Some journalists were detained, and others had their equipment confiscated.

Link to: Report assesses safety of journalists in Uganda

Report assesses safety of journalists in Uganda

“The Quest for Safety and Security in Uganda” shows that the well-being of journalists is threatened by issues including a restrictive legal regime, impunity, and a lack of professionalism among security agencies.

Ayşe Berktay in Bakırköy Women’s Prison. , Ali Berktay/PEN American Center

IFEX members call for Turkish translator, women’s rights activist to be freed

Two dozen IFEX members call on Turkey to free prominent translator and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, winner of the 2013 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.

Link to: Ugandan IFEX member office broken into

Ugandan IFEX member office broken into

Unknown person(s) broke into the office of the national coordinator of Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda on 22 April 2013, stealing a computer and photo camera. There had already been three unsuccessful attempts on the organisation’s office this year.

Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala accepts the European Union Human Rights Defenders Award for the year 2012., HRNJ-Uganda

Ugandan advocate wins EU Human Rights Defenders Award

Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala, national coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda, received the award because of his consistency in recording and highlighting limitations of freedom of expression.

Link to: Ugandan prison warders attack reporters covering inmate escape

Ugandan prison warders attack reporters covering inmate escape

Two journalists covering the escape of inmates were assaulted and detained by prison warders from the Kalisizo government prison in the Rakai district.

Cell phone users now have until 29 May, 2013 to register their SIM cards with the Uganda Communications Commission., Arvind Balaraman/Shutterstock http://shutr.bz/XflJDO

Deadline for SIM card registration extended in Uganda

The Uganda Communications Commission has extended the deadline for compulsory SIM card registrations by 90 days. The extension came after human rights groups sought a legal injunction against the original deadline.

Link to: Ugandan reporters banned from covering Lord Mayor’s press conferences

Ugandan reporters banned from covering Lord Mayor’s press conferences

The Lord Mayor of Uganda’s Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Elias Lukwago, has suspended journalists working with the Vision Group from covering his press conferences, accusing them of biased reporting.