Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
HRNJ-Uganda report points to deterioration in media freedom
The organisation documented 107 cases of attacks on journalists in 2011, compared to 58 in 2010 and 38 in 2009.
Court acquits “Daily Monitor” editors
A Kampala court threw out forgery charges against managing editor Daniel Kalinaki and political editor Henry Ochieng.
Twenty-nine IFEX members call for release of independent newspaper editor
Twenty-nine IFEX members have signed a letter to the Prosecutor General about the detention of editor Igor Vinyavsky, whose detention is believed to be politically motivated, calling for him to be released and for the evidence leading to his arrest to be made public.
Police officer shoots at journalist
The officer shot at Isaac Kasamani as he took a photograph of a teargas canister thrown near Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye’s car.
Radio journalist attacked at gunpoint in front of his family
Though the motive of the attackers is as yet unclear, Gideon Tugume has reportedly been trailed by unknown individuals recently.
Three journalists assaulted as police arrest opposition politicians
Michael Kigozi of Radio One, K-FM journalist Hadijah Mwanje and Nasser Kayanja of Radio Simba were assaulted by several individuals, including law enforcement officers.
Police beat up journalist, delete photos and charge him with trespassing
Frank Ezaruk was covering a story about land in Manilamintwiea where people were evicted in 1920.
HRNJ-Uganda condemns assault on journalist by police
Emmanuel Opio was assaulted by the Deputy Regional Police Commander while covering a story regarding the interrogation of four suspects by the police during a demonstration protesting lack of electricity in their region.