Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media
There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.
Radio reporter beaten to death
Paul Kiggundu was severely beaten by a group of bikers while covering a story, and died before he could receive treatment.
Politician assaults photojournalist
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.
Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act
The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.
Journalist questioned by police for over five hours
Radio Two journalist Richard Mivule was grilled over a programme he hosted during the September 2009 riotes.
Photojournalist arrested over alleged publication of defamatory material
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.
Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger
Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.
Constitutional Court nullifies law on sedition
The Constitutional Court ruled that “sections of the penal code are unconstitutional and inconsistent with Article 29 (1) which guarantee freedom of speech”.