News from the Human Rights Network Uganda
Uganda: pressed for freedom
Threats and intimidation against journalists in Uganda are commonplace. A proposed new media law as well as next year’s presidential elections could mean more bad news for reporters and whole media outlets in the country. The proposed new laws are ‘draconian,’ says Andrew Mwenda, right, editor of the Independent magazine. 20 Aug 2010 »
Uganda must make key pledges when vying for UN Human Rights Council membership
A group of Ugandan human rights organizations called on the Ugandan authorities to commit to improvements to protect human rights as part of their campaign for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. In a letter sent to the Ugandan government yesterday, the organizations, as part of a wider international coalition working around the Council elections, called for national legislation to comply with core human rights treaties. 11 May 2010 »
Human Rights Network Uganda concerned about oppression of the media
In a statement released today, HURINET Uganda expresses concern that the government of Uganda has systematically moved to oppress and muzzle media freedom and freedom of speech using draconian laws and institutions. -We are disturbed by the proposed legislation, says HURINET, who speaks on behalf of 35 Ugandan human rights organisations from across the country. read the full statement below. 28 Apr 2010 »
Online protest keeps spotlight on Ugandan anti-gay bill
More than 450,000 people have signed an online petition urging Uganda's parliament to drop a bill that would impose the death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality" - when an HIV-positive person has sex with anyone who is disabled or under the age of 18. 02 Mar 2010 »
African bishops react against state homophobia in Uganda
The bishops of the so-called 'Province of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa' has issued a strong statement raising concerns about the dire human rights consequences of Uganda's proposed new law, which will ban homosexuality, and even make it punishable with the death penalty. Read the full statement below. 19 Feb 2010 »
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