Former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye on Monday appeared before the Uganda Human Rights Commission Tribunal over the alleged violation of his rights during the 2016 elections. The tribunal panel of three commissioners was chaired by the commission chairperson Ms. Mariam Wangadya. The allegations relate to what rights body, Amnesty […]
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martins Okoth Ochola to appear before the commission over allegations of violently stopping lawful gatherings. In her letter dated April 27, 2023, the commission’s chairperson, Mariam Wangandya asks Mr. Ochola to appear before the commission on […]
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has condemned police for violently stopping lawful gatherings and peaceful demonstrations by MPs and other Ugandans. The Commission’s executive director, Mariam Wangadya has noted with concern the manner in which police officers stopped events organized by female MPs to celebrate belated Women’s Day in […]
A new survey on the social-economic profile of detainees and grounds for their incarceration has revealed that most inmates have basic or no education and are held for years without trial over petty offenses like theft. The survey was conducted by Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF). While presenting the report findings […]
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has today released its findings about the missing 25 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters. These were arrested and detained during and after the 2021 general elections. Speaking to journalists at UHRC head offices in Kampala on Thursday morning, the Commission’s Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya said that […]
