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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Uganda.​ Uganda is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, "elections were undermined by flawed administration, extensive state media bias and government spending for incumbents". Also check out our section on World Democracy. Also see our articles on Africa.

Hundreds ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured In Uganda

by DC Editors - March 24, 2022

Hundreds ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured In Uganda

The Ugandan government has not held to account security officials who unlawfully detained, tortured several government critics, HRW.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

Ugandan Journalists Charged With Cyberstalking The President

by DC Editors - March 20, 2022

Ugandan Journalists Charged With Cyberstalking The President

It is dangerous to criticize the President in Uganda. “Cyberstalking the president” has lately been charged against some journalists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Uganda

Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author

HRW urges Ugandan authorities to investigate reports of torture of exiled satirical writer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Detained Ugandan Satirical Novelist Displays Signs Of Torture

by DC Editors - January 10, 2022

Detained Ugandan Satirical Novelist Displays Signs Of Torture

Novelist and winner of the prestigious 2021 PEN Pinter Prize Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is the latest torture victim of the Ugandan regime.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Uganda Dictator Museveni Sworn In for Sixth Term

by DC Editors - May 16, 2021

Uganda Dictator Museveni Sworn In for Sixth Term

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni took the oath of office for the sixth term on Wednesday, as he had done five times before.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

Experts Sound Alarm Over Uganda ‘Brutal’ Election Crackdown

by DC Editors - April 14, 2021

Experts Sound Alarm Over Uganda ‘Brutal’ Election Crackdown

Uganda’s 2021 electoral context has seen a brutal election crackdown. Some have been arrested, others tortured in state gulags.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

Impunity Reigns Amid Enforced Disappearances of Uganda Opposition

by DC Editors - March 12, 2021

Impunity Reigns Amid Enforced Disappearances of Uganda Opposition

After Uganda’s recent violent national elections, the new spate of enforced disappearances adds to an atmosphere of terror.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

Documenting the Internet Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Elections

by DC Editors - February 5, 2021

Internet Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Elections

Last week, amid its 2021 general election, Uganda was disconnected from the internet entirely, according to a new report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Uganda, Voting Technology

Uganda’s Bobi Wine Accuses President of Staging Vote ‘Coup’

by DC Editors - January 23, 2021

Uganda's Bobi Wine Accuses President

Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine accused the country’s longtime president of staging a “coup” in last week’s election.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions Spiked Before Election

by DC Editors - January 20, 2021

Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions

Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Technology Dissidents, Uganda

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