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Rights violations loom large over Museveni inauguration in Uganda

The Ugandan authorities must halt the shameful assault on human rights that has cast a stain on the country’s electoral…

May 11, 2016

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Uganda must suspend ‘crime preventers’ ahead of elections

The Ugandan government should urgently suspend the crime preventer program ahead of the February 2016 national elections, said Amnesty International, Human Rights…

January 13, 2016

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Uganda: Arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force hindering debate in run-up to elections

Ugandan police have arbitrarily arrested political opposition leaders and used excessive force to disperse peaceful political gatherings, hindering the ability…

December 7, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Rule By Law: Discriminatory Legislation and Legitimized Abuses in Uganda

Repressive and discriminatory legislation enacted over the last 18 months in Uganda has led to increasing state repression, violence and…

October 15, 2014

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Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act’s Heavy Toll – Discriminatory Law Prompts Arrests, Attacks, Evictions, Flight

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people in Uganda have reported a surge in human rights violations since the…

May 14, 2014

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Uganda’s President Museveni Signs Anti-Homosexuality Bill

President Museveni has just signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. It is a draconian and damaging piece of legislation, Amnesty…

February 24, 2014

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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Must Be Vetoed

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni must veto the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed in a surprise vote this morning.

December 20, 2013

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President Obama Must Use Africa Trip to Push Leaders to Protect Human Rights

On the eve of President Obama’s trip this week to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania, Amnesty International USA is urging…

June 26, 2013