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

The anniversary comes at a time when media freedom is facing attacks ranging from suffocating legislation, police harassment, murder and judicial sanctions.

Dickson Ssentongo had joined active politics and was an aspiring councilor for the Democratic Party, an opposition political party.

There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.

Paul Kiggundu was severely beaten by a group of bikers while covering a story, and died before he could receive treatment.

Arthur Kintu, a photojournalist with the government-owned newspaper “The New Vision”, is the second journalist to fall victim to politician Hajji Hassan Basajjabala’s brutality.

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

Radio Two journalist Richard Mivule was grilled over a programme he hosted during the September 2009 riotes.

Tony Kizito was arrested after “Kamunye” newspaper ran a story naming resident district commissioners who had prevented King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II from touring his counties.