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Alerts - Uganda

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Uganda

"Daily Monitor" journalist assaulted in prison, released on bail

Perez Rumanzi was assaulted by inmates of a crowded Ntugamo prison where he had been remanded.

Uganda

Video director gunned down in western Uganda

Thembo was shot dead by unidentified individuals who took his bag and video camera.

Uganda

Journalist arrested by First Lady's security guards, risks sedition charges

When Perez Rumanzi demanded to know what crime he had committed, police told him he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time."

Uganda

Television journalist survives mob attack

Bukedde Television reporter Rebecca Nakame was attacked on the orders of a special police constable.

Uganda

Journalist assaulted by police commander, another roughed up by group of officers

"Attacks on journalists are on the rise; some have since abandoned taking up assignments which involve reporting news stories about opposition politicians," warned HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

Two sports reporters injured by police during football match

"Police failed to act professionally; they acted like farmers with guns. I can't find any kind words for them today,” Nsubuga told HRNJ-Uganda after being discharged from hospital.

Uganda

"Walk to Work" group declared illegal

The action against Activists for Change (A4C) was taken ahead of a planned demonstration on 5 April.

Uganda

Journalist struck by police vehicle, suffers serious injuries

"The environment for front line journalists is getting more dangerous by the day at the hands of police," said HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

More journalists assaulted by police while on assignment

I can't report to police, after all they are the ones attacking us,” one journalist told HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

CBS journalist charged with criminal defamation

The former Kalangala district chairperson accused Ssembuusi of defamation after he reported a story about his alleged involvement in the disappearance of solar panels.

Uganda

Police rough up human rights advocate, beat journalists covering opposition leader's arrest

Freelance photographer Edward Echwalu and "Eddoboozi" newspaper photographer Anatoli Luswa were victims of police brutality.

Uganda

Legislators rescind decision preventing media from using electronic devices in Parliament

The bi-partisan reversal came as a result of pressure and intense lobbying on the part of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association.

Uganda

Legislators prevent media from accessing Parliament with video and still cameras, electronic recorders

Journalists asked the Rules and Privileges Committee to allow the media to carry their electronic gadgets along with them into the House to capture MPs’ debates, in order to avoid misquotations and possible defamation - a request that was denied.

Uganda

WBS TV journalist threatened with death while on assignment

"We take the threats seriously and condemn this act in the strongest terms; we implore police to take the matter seriously and take action to restrain Ddamulira," said HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

Government report exonerates police in shooting of "Daily Monitor" photojournalist

Kasamani says he narrowly escaped death when a policeman allegedly shot at him on 24 January as he took a photo of a tear gas canister thrown as police dispersed demonstrators.

Uganda

Criminal libel case against CBS journalist fails to take off

Ronald Ssembuusi has been involved in a lengthy court case after he reported on alleged corruption in the Kalangala district.

Uganda

Minister shuts down rights workshop

LGBT group denied freedom of assembly, expression.

Uganda

HRNJ-Uganda demands investigation of judge's conduct towards journalists

“Justice Mwonda takes it upon herself to systematically block the eyes and ears of the public under unclear circumstances; this conduct is an insult to the media and it greatly impedes our work,” said HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

Court acquits “Daily Monitor” editors

A Kampala court threw out forgery charges against managing editor Daniel Kalinaki and political editor Henry Ochieng.

Uganda

Police officer shoots at journalist

The officer shot at Isaac Kasamani as he took a photograph of a teargas canister thrown near Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye's car.

Uganda

Radio journalist attacked at gunpoint in front of his family

Though the motive of the attackers is as yet unclear, Gideon Tugume has reportedly been trailed by unknown individuals recently.

Uganda

Three journalists assaulted as police arrest opposition politicians

Michael Kigozi of Radio One, K-FM journalist Hadijah Mwanje and Nasser Kayanja of Radio Simba were assaulted by several individuals, including law enforcement officers.

Uganda

Police beat up journalist, delete photos and charge him with trespassing

Frank Ezaruk was covering a story about land in Manilamintwiea where people were evicted in 1920.

Uganda

HRNJ-Uganda condemns assault on journalist by police

Emmanuel Opio was assaulted by the Deputy Regional Police Commander while covering a story regarding the interrogation of four suspects by the police during a demonstration protesting lack of electricity in their region.

Uganda

Police block demonstration by friends, family member of slain journalist

Friends and family of Charles Ingabire submitted a request for police protection to hold the demonstration but they were repeatedly turned down.

Uganda

Prison warders detain visiting journalists

The four journalists had taken photographs of the poor sanitary conditions at the prison when they were detained and their cameras confiscated.

Uganda

Editor of Rwandan newspaper killed in Kampala

Charles Ingabire, who edited the online newspaper "Inyenyeri", was a vocal critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Uganda

Newspaper offices raided, guard killed

Unidentified assailants raided the "Eddoboozi" newspaper's headquarters and made off with a large number of computers.

Uganda

Journalists face ongoing threats, harassment

Journalists Stephen Komakech and Ronald Ssembuusi each received threats after reporting on corruption in the government.

Uganda

Television reporter injured while covering demonstration, another briefly detained

Julius Ssenkandwa was struck in the head and injured when a stone was thrown at him while he was covering the arrest of opposition leader Kiiza Besigye.

Uganda

Radio station succumbs to pressure, suspends political talk show

Kitara FM radio station has reportedly suspended its political talk show after it sparked controversy by discussing the manner in which an army deserter was arrested.

Uganda

Journalist harassed over political talk show

Samuel Kajumba has been harassed since discussing on his show the manner in which the army arrested an alleged deserter.

Uganda

Author arrested for publishing book that called for president to step down

Vincent Nzaramba is being detained at the Rapid Response Unit headquarters in Kampala and has reportedly gone on a hunger strike to protest his treatment.

Uganda

Local council leaders move to bar media activities in Kalangala district

If the resolution is passed it will automatically become a by-law under which journalists could be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Uganda / Kenya

Charges against human rights defender dropped

Al-Amin Kimathi had been charged with terrorism, as well as murder and attempted murder, and was held in pre-trial detention for nearly a year.

Uganda

Kibaale journalist injured while covering student protest

Freelancer Ismail Kasooha was struck with stones in the chest and stomach while covering the protest.

Uganda

Radio presenter goes missing

HRNJ-Uganda fears that the disappearance of Augustine Okello could be related to his work on a morning call-in show which touches on political, social, economic and cultural issues.

Uganda

Government passes Access to Information Act regulations

The regulations, which are meant to operationalise the Access to Information Act passed by parliament six years ago, were gazetted in April but kept from the public until recently.

Uganda

Television journalist assaulted, detained by police

An eyewitness said Kigongo Ssebalamu was assaulted by a group of police officers after he refused to stop filming a village meeting.

Uganda

Radio talk show hosts questioned after opposition leader appears on show

Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi who hosts KFM's "Hot seat" and his co-host Bernard Tabaire were interrogated at the Naguru Special Investigation Unit.

Uganda

Journalist released on bail after brief detention

Timothy Kalyegira was released on bail after pleading not guilty to a charge of having defamed President Yoweri Museveni.

Uganda

Police storm printing press

The police raided and searched the premises of Prime General Supply, which prints the "Ggwanga" paper, hours after the paper's offices were raided.

Uganda

Security forces raid newspaper's offices, detain staff

"The arrest of our colleagues is part of a wider campaign to harass journalists and silence voices who are critical of the government of president Museveni," said HRNJ-Uganda.

Uganda

Court dismisses case against radio journalist

In 2004, Supreme Court Judge J.N. Mulenga declared the law on "publishing false news" unconstitutional, saying it exerted an unacceptable chilling effect on freedom of expression.

Uganda

President identifies news media as "enemies" of the state

President Museveni's remarks come one week after he announced a constitutional amendment that implicitly threatens journalists who cover protests.

Uganda

Four journalists beaten by police, camera confiscated

The journalists were covering the eviction of Lubigi wetland encroachers carried out by police.

Uganda

Ten reporters injured by security forces while covering opposition leader's return

The violence was the latest round in a campaign to gag the media that has been waged ever since Museveni's election victory and the start of "walk-to-work" demonstrations.

Kenya / Uganda

Human rights investigator deported

The Clara Gutteridge case fits a trend of silencing critics of counterterrorism abuses, Human Rights Watch said.

Uganda

Journalist's home set ablaze

Goodluck Musinguzi has covered a number of controversial stories in recent weeks. No one has yet been arrested in connection with the attack.

Uganda

TV journalist detained after filming MP's arrest

Two armed, plainclothes police officers arrested Williams Ntege after he was caught filming the arrest of Kampala MP Nabirah Ssempala and refused to leave the scene of the arrest.

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