Human Rights

Michael Muhima, was charged on May 14, 2021 with 'offensive communication' for a tweet he posted in November 2020, parodying the police spokesperson, Fred Enanga

Uganda Asked to Drop Charges Against Law Student

East African Film Network May 27, 2021

By Human Rights Watch Press Published May 27, 2021 The Government of Uganda has...

Mausi Segun, Africa Director at Human Rights Watch, says Ugandan lawmakers should focus on ending endemic sexual violence rather than seeing this as an opportunity to embed abusive provisions that criminalize the sex lives of consenting adults.

Uganda’s Draft Law Criminalizes Consensual Sex

East African Film Network May 6, 2021

By Human Rights Watch Press Published May 6, 2021 Uganda’s draft law criminalises consensual...

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, says “The decision to postpone CHOGM for a second time has not been taken lightly. The health and welfare of all Commonwealth citizens at this critical time must take precedence. We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to Kigali for CHOGM at the appropriate time.”

Rwanda Urged to Uphold Civil Liberties

East African Film Network February 17, 2021

By Khalifa Hemed Published February 17, 2021 United Nations member countries have faulted Rwanda...

In a parliamentary address on November 30, 2020Prime Minister Abiy maintained that Ethiopian federal forces had not caused civilian casualties during their military operations in Tigray that month. A government Twitter account created during the conflict claimed that federal forces had “avoided combat in cities and towns of the Tigray region.”

Shelling of Urban Tigray by Ethiopian Troops Unlawful

East African Film Network February 14, 2021

By Khalifa Hemed Published February 14, 2021 A human rights organisation has accused Ethiopian...

Tundu Lissu, opposition CHADEMA's presidential candidate, has been hounded into exile

Repression Ruins National Elections

East African Film Network November 28, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Published November 28, 2020 Authorities in Tanzania killed at least...