Articles by Human Rights Network for Journalists – Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Sierra Leone authorities arrest anti-corruption activist, confiscate passport
On 31 January 2017, anti-corruption activist Abdul Fatoma was arrested without a warrant, shortly after speaking on the radio about a national corruption scandal. Police confiscated Fatoma’s passport the following day.
39 days on, English internet still blocked in Cameroon
Internet shut down in two anglophone regions follows protests over government decision to impose French in schools and courts.
A message to Africa on World Radio Day
On World Radio Day, members of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) send an audio message calling on governments in the region to ensure that radio operates freely and independently.
Australia: Free expression detained?
25 IFEX members question Australia’s detention of dissident journalists, cartoonists and actors at Manus Island.
Cameroon responds to free expression concerns with…an Internet shut down
Tensions continue to rise after the government cracks down on dissent following its decision to introduce the use of French language in courts and schools in English-speaking regions.
Cameroon responds to free expression concerns with…an Internet shut down
Tensions continue to rise after the government cracks down on dissent following its decision to introduce the use of French language in courts and schools in English-speaking regions.
Ugandan journalists, activists and telecom companies reject communications law amendment
Different players have rejected a proposa to amend the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 to give more powers to the Minister of Information and Communications Technology to regulate communications in Uganda.
Ugandan journalists, activists and telecom companies reject communications law amendment
Different players have rejected a proposa to amend the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 to give more powers to the Minister of Information and Communications Technology to regulate communications in Uganda.