Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
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”.
Court blocks media from publicising information about investigation into bomb blasts
Police officials have said that media reports about the investigation into the 11 July bomb blasts are facilitating the getaway of suspects who are still at large.
TV journalist detained for four hours, released without charge
WBS journalist Harrison Thembo was arrested by police at the Uganda-DR Congo border for filming immigration office activities.
Journalist’s home searched
Kampala police searched the home of journalist Timothy Kalyegira, who has been charged with sedition.
HRNJ-Uganda releases report on the first six months of 2010
The report reveals that electronic media journalist face high levels of risk in the line of duty.
Journalist arrested, charged with sedition
The law on sedition is commonly used against journalists and other people with divergent views, HRNJ-Uganda noted.