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Amnesty International Condemns "Outrageous" Government Raid On LGBT Activists' Workshop in Uganda

Following a raid by a Ugandan cabinet minister on a workshop being run by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…

February 14, 2012

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Government-backed Harassment and Repression of Critics and Journalists Increasing in Uganda, says Amnesty International in New Report

The Uganda government and public officials are increasingly placing illegitimate restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly to silence…

November 1, 2011

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Annual Report: Uganda 2011

Head of state and government: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Death penalty: retentionist Population: 33.8 million Life expectancy: 54.1 years Under-5 mortality…

June 16, 2011

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Uganda: Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The Ugandan parliament should reject the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has  been the subject of public hearings in recent days before…

May 17, 2011

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Uganda: Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The Ugandan parliament should reject the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has  been the subject of public hearings in recent days before…

May 17, 2011

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Uganda: New government must prioritise improving human rights

As President Yoweri Museveni forms his new government and begins his new term in office, Amnesty International is urging him…

May 16, 2011

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Uganda: New government must prioritise improving human rights

As President Yoweri Museveni forms his new government and begins his new term in office, Amnesty International is urging him…

May 16, 2011

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Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

May 13, 2011

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Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

May 13, 2011

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Ugandan rights activist wins top human rights award

A Ugandan woman who has defended the rights of her country’s marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has…

May 9, 2011

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Ugandan rights activist wins top human rights award

A Ugandan woman who has defended the rights of her country’s marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has…

May 9, 2011

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Uganda: Murder of Gay Activist Must Be Investigated

David Kato, gay activist, died after an unknown attacker struck him on the head at his home. He successfully sued…

March 27, 2011