Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
HRNJ-Uganda reports on shrinking space for free expression and media freedom ahead of 2011 general elections
In the first six months of 2010, over 30 journalists reported harassment or suffered some kind of abuse at the hands of state bodies or media-targeting mobs.
Twenty-four IFEX members express concern about proposed law that threatens media freedom
In an open letter to the president of the legislative assembly, 24 IFEX members express concern over two articles in the proposed Law against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination.
Court dismisses case against journalist
Magistrate Mathias Tumwijukye has dismissed sedition charges that were laid against journalist Robert Kalundi Sserumaga.
Six charged in case of murdered journalist
The suspects are accused of the brutal murder of reporter Paul Kiggundu, who was mobbed to death by commercial motorcyclists.
Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan
IFEX members condemned the 19-and-a-half-year prison sentence given to the Canadian-Iranian blogger and called for his immediate release.
Two photojournalists attacked in separate incidents
Two photojournalists working with different media houses were confronted and beaten up while on duty in Kampala.
Five suspects arrested for journalist’s murder
The Southern Buganda regional police spokesperson said they are still trying to locate other suspects in the killing of Top Radio reporter Paul Kiggundu.
Photojournalist evacuates family over threats by government officials
Journalist Tony Kizito says he has received threatening calls from public servants demanding he apologise to them or his “life will be doomed.”