Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 20 July 2023 Location: Kampala No. of people affected: Unknown Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): Political party supporters What happened Journalists came out to condemn the barbaric attacks on them following Thursday’s (20/07/2023) incident in which one of their colleagues sustained injuries and others lost their gadgets. Ms Nowamani […]
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Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 13 July 2023 Location: Kampala No. of people affected: Entire media house Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): President What happened A section of international journalists under their umbrella body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for an investigation into President Museveni’s recent remarks about the Daily Monitor. Museveni who […]
Continue readingIssue: Freedom of expression Date: 30 May 2023 Location: Fort Portal, Kabarole No. of people affected: One Profession of affected person(s): Political actor Perpetrator(s): Unknown What happened Mr Joram Bintamanya an FDC leader from Fort Portal has been arrested. This comes after an outspoken speech he made on the continued injustices faced by Ugandans at […]
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Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 3 July 2023 Location: Kisoro No. of people affected: Two Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): Gateway bus Manager What happened A journalist Gerald Niyirinda working for Voice of Muhabura Radio based in Kisoro district, in Western Uganda has been allegedly assaulted by the Gateway bus Manager as he covered […]
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Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 30 June 2023 Location: Mbale No. of people affected: One Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): Police, Private security officers What happened Mbale city-based freelance journalist Benson Mukisa is in custody at Mbale Central Police Station for reportedly flying a drone over worshippers attending a sermon by renowned preacher Pr […]
Continue readingIssue: Media freedom violation Date: 27 June 2023 Location: Oyam No. of people affected: One Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): Political party supporters What happened Simon Peter Oceng Amwolo, a journalist attached to Shine FM, a local Radio station in Oyam Town Council, Oyam was allegedly attacked by campaign team members of Junior Engola […]
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Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 23 June 2023 Location: Bukedea No. of people affected: Three Profession of affected person(s): Journalist Perpetrator(s): Unknown What happened Brutal actions were meted out against journalists who covered the by-elections of the Bukedea District Local Council (LC5) and consequently the confiscation of their gadgets. The journalists were attacked while covering […]
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Issue: Public demonstration Date: 7 June 2023 Location: Kampala No. of people affected: Three Profession of affected person(s): Pre-medical interns Perpetrator(s): Police What happened Police arrest 3 pre-medical interns during a demonstration against non-deployment as they attempted to march to the Ministry of Health. The first group was intercepted near Mulago’s main entrance, while another […]
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