Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
HRNJ-Uganda 10-month index report – More than 50 journalists exposed to violence between January and October 2010
HRNJ-Uganda has launched a campaign to mitigate the deteriorating security situation for journalists in the lead up to, as well as during and after, upcoming general elections.
Anglican bishop assaults photojournalist
Brian Luwagga was photographing the bishop at the Masaka High Court when the bishop grabbed him by the collar, demanding to know who had given him permission to photograph him.
Forty-four IFEX members call for concrete measures to end violence against outspoken women journalists and activists
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November 2010, 44 IFEX members, including members of the IFEX Gender Working Group, call attention to the situation of women in the free expression community who are subject to targeted attacks because of their gender.
Missing Radio Simba journalist released after eight days in detention
Journalist Arafat Nzito was released from detention following the intervention of HRNJ-Uganda.
Radio Simba journalist goes missing
According to an eye witness, journalist Arafat Nzito was whisked away by four men in a vehicle with tinted windows.
Thirty IFEX members sign petition to Prime Minister Lee asking him to withdraw charges against Alan Shadrake
The public is invited to join IFEX members in signing a petition to Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the case of British writer and journalist Alan Shadrake who is at risk of being sent to prison in Singapore for his book, “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock” about the death penalty.
Voice of Kigezi radio staff instigate violence against “New Vision” journalist
The hate campaign was in retaliation for a news story written by Goodluck Musinguzi about two Ugandans who had been arrested and detained in Rwanda.
Court dismisses case against politician who assaulted photojournalist
The Buganda road court dismissed the case against Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba after the prosecution reported that investigations into the assault are ongoing.