Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
TV journalist detained after filming MP’s arrest
Two armed, plainclothes police officers arrested Williams Ntege after he was caught filming the arrest of Kampala MP Nabirah Ssempala and refused to leave the scene of the arrest.
Radio journalist shot by anti-riot police while covering opposition march
HRNJ-Uganda has learned that anti-riot police targeted journalists who were covering a brutal attack on Democratic Party supporters.
HRNJ-Uganda Press Freedom Index, November 2010 – April 2011
More than 55 journalists were subjected to different forms of violence in the last six months, says HRNJ-Uganda.
ISPs harassed, told to shut down Facebook and Twitter for 24 hours
As activists and politicians intensify “Walk to Work” campaign actions, ISPs were instructed to shut down Facebook and Twitter platforms for 24 hours.
Eight journalists injured in “walk-to-work” protest
The attacks appear to have been organised to prevent journalists from documenting the brutal attacks on protestors, says HRNJ-Uganda.
Journalist detained, assaulted by police
Ssemakula Bambalazabwe was detained for 12 hours at the Mutundwe police post after covering a scuffle between Kampala University students and the university administration.
Journalist charged under abolished “false news” law
“It’s unfortunate that individuals in legal institutions use illegitimate laws under the guise of bringing justice,” said HRNJ-Uganda.