All Defamation Freedom of Expression & the Law Impunity News Alerts Portfolio filters All Defamation Freedom of Expression & the Law Impunity News Alerts Date Name Desc Asc Statement by HRNJ-Uganda on the International Day to End Crimes of Impunity against Journalists Statement by HRNJ-Uganda on the International Day to End Crimes of Impunity against Journalists The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is a significant occasion that underscores the importance of press… Ugandan Security assaults and arrests several journalists while covering the return of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Ugandan Security assaults and arrests several journalists while covering the return of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Entebbe, 05th October 2023; Over fourteen (14) journalists have been arrested while covering the return of the opposition National Unity… Nsangi Magistrates Court Dismisses case against Andrew Arinaitwe Nsangi Magistrates Court Dismisses case against Andrew Arinaitwe Nsangi, 9th/August/2023; Nsangi Magistrates Court has on the 9th August 2023 dismissed a case in which Andrew Arinaitwe, a journalist… At least 7 Ugandan journalists assaulted, robbed at news conferences At least 7 Ugandan journalists assaulted, robbed at news conferences Nairobi, July 31, 2023—Ugandan authorities should investigate and prosecute those responsible for assaulting, robbing, and harassing seven journalists at two… Continous media attacks in Uganda Continous media attacks in Uganda By Benjamin Mwibo: The Human Rights Network for Journalist (HRNJ) in Uganda, a body that defends rights of journalists has stepped… Gateway bus manager in Kisoro assaults a radio journalist Gateway bus manager in Kisoro assaults a radio journalist Kisoro, 3rd/July/2023; A journalist Gerald Niyirinda working for Voice of Muhabura Radio based in Kisoro district, in Western Uganda has… HRNJ-Uganda Statement on violence against journalists who covered the Bukedea By-Elections HRNJ-Uganda Statement on violence against journalists who covered the Bukedea By-Elections We highly condemn the brutal actions that were meted out against journalists who covered the by-elections of the Bukedea District… HRNJ-Uganda Press Freedom Index Launch Remarks by Ellen B. Masi Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Mission Uganda HRNJ-Uganda Press Freedom Index Launch Remarks by Ellen B. Masi Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Mission Uganda Kanungu radio boss sentenced for beating female workmate over ad commission Kanungu radio boss sentenced for beating female workmate over ad commission Court in Kanungu District has sentenced the Kanungu FM station manager, Nelson Twinamatsiko to a fine of Shs200, 000 or… Load More