News from the Human Rights Network Uganda
East and Horn of Africa: freedom of expression trends in 2011
According to human rights and free speech organisation Article 19, the year 2011 has seen both positive and negative developments regarding freedom of expression and freedom of information in the region of East and Horn of Africa. Unfortunately, restrictive legislation in all East and Horn African countries continued to operate last year, with no signs of the acts that violated international and regional standards on freedom of expression being repealed. 09 Apr 2012 »
U.S. charity campaigns to bring an Ugandan war criminal to justice
Invisible Children, a charity organization based in San Diego, launched an internet campaign to bring accused Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony to justice. Invisible Children posted a half-hour film about the rebel leader online, hoping to spark international action. The film about the abuse of children in Africa has been watched more than 50 million times on the internet within four days of its release, and almost six million people, including US celebrities George Clooney, Rihanna and others, have tweeted about the campaign using #StopKony. 02 Apr 2012 »
Ugandan court: 30 years for killer of gay activist
10 November 2011, Associated Press reports that a Ugandan court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing a gay rights activist. A high court judge on Thursday handed down the sentence to the man who admitted that he bludgeoned David Kato to death with a hammer in January. 10 Nov 2011 »
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and their leader Frank Mugisha receives 2011 Rafto Prize
The 2011 Rafto Prize is awarded to Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). Frank Mugisha, Executive Director of SMUG, will receive the award on behalf of the organisation. The Prize is awarded to SMUG for its work to make fundamental human rights apply to everyone, and to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 29 Sep 2011 »
East African Community urged to discuss human rights situation in Uganda
International human rights and freedom of expression organisation Article 19 calls on the East African Community (EAC) to hold a special session on Uganda to discuss the country’s ongoing grave human right violations, including frequent attacks on freedom of expression. 04 Jun 2011 »
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