Human Rights
NUP leaders accused of using abductions for political gain
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Journalists charged with murder of Jinja businessman granted bail
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Anti-Stock Theft Unit of police hailed for respecting human rights in Karamoja
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HRC wants Law on Minimum Wage enacted to Reduce Labor Export
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Uganda Human Rights Commission wants more funding
The development was communicated by Mariam Wangadya the Chairperson of the Commission while delivering the 2021 Human Rights Report to the Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Monday.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Human Rights Commission wants government to fast-track vaccination of Ugandans
UHRC has raised concerns over the low rate of covid-19 vaccination, following records from the Ministry of Health, indicating that by July 30 2021, only 902,293 and 233,950 people had received their first and second jab respectively.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
UPDF remains silent as Foundation for Human Rights Initiative investigates attacks on journalists
As the world comes together to mark the World Press Freedom Day, the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative-FHRI has kicked off investigations into an attack on two journalists by the military in Wakiso district.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Police Officers undergo workshop on Civil Litigations following increase in cases against Force
The Inspector General of Police IGP J.M. Okoth- Ochola has warned that individual Police Officers should be aware of consequences that come with Civil Litigation.
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National
Man, who tortured pregnant woman on Camera finally faces the law
Hilary Owino, a man who was captured on video torturing an expectant woman has appeared before the Lira Chief Magistrate Zeneba Natukunda and was charged with torture before being remanded to prison until May 13th, 2021.
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National
Journalists want Ochola held accountable for supporting police brutality
The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola should be held accountable for his statements supporting beating of journalists.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Masaka Sub-region Human Rights Officers in trouble for ignoring calls from members of the public
While appearing before the committee investigating reports of human rights violations in the area on Thursday, Nyende was castigated for ignoring violations that resulted into deaths of some people.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Human Rights Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo granted UGX 15 million cash bail
Human rights lawyer and CEO Chapter four Uganda Nicholas Opiyo has been released from prison, a week after his arrest.
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National
Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo to write to Facebook & Google discrediting UCC letter
Nicholas Opiyo has promised to write to tech giants Facebook and Google, to counter a letter written to the same organizations by the Uganda Communication Commission, UCC over blogs they claim are in breach of the Ugandan laws.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Crime
Police receives Personal Protection Equipment from UNICEF
Uganda Police Force has Thursday received personal Protection Equipment from UNICEF in a scientific function held at Police Headquarters, Naguru.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Politics
Constitutional Court Nullifies Public Order Management Act, POMA
The Constitutional Court has nullified the Public Order Management Act, POMA by majority decision of 4:1.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Family Announces Burial Arrangements for former UHRC Boss Med Kaggwa
The family of former Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairman, late Med Kaggwa has announced that he will be laid to rest tomorrow Thursday at his ancestral home in Mpami in Mawokota in Mpigi district.
Story by Howwe Editor
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