Uganda: Govt 'Regrets Attacks' On Journalists in Kawempe By-Election

Uganda: Govt 'Regrets Attacks' On Journalists in Kawempe By-Election

Minister of ICT and National Guidance Dr Chris Baryomunsi acknowledged the distressing nature of the violence but called for a full account of events from all sides.

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Journalists Detail Harrowing Assault by Armed Men During Kawempe By-Election » The Hoima Post

The day began with the usual hum of an election, a tentative normalcy that quickly dissolved into chaos for the journalists of the Nation Media Group (NMG), tasked with covering the Kawempe North by-election. Hasifah Nanvuma, her Spark TV microphone poised, sought the voices of the people in Kazo Angola. Her focus was on the silent voters, the absentees. But the story shifted violently when UPDF patrol vehicles descended, arresting political fig…

Nation Media Journalists Abducted » The Hoima Post - The Xavie Radio Ug

Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from NMG and Next Media were targeted while documenting the arrests of individuals accused of disrupting the voting process. During the assault, one reporter’s camera was damaged. This incident is part …

Media Outlets Withdraw Journalists From By-Election Coverage Amid Violence

KAMPALA – Several Ugandan media outlets, including NBS TV, NTV, Spark TV, Daily Monitor, PML Daily, UG Standard, BBS Terefayina, and Radio Simba, have withdrawn their journalists from covering the Kawempe North by-election due to a surge in attacks on reporters by security forces. The decision comes after multiple incidents of violence and intimidation targeting journalists on duty, leaving some injured and others missing. Francis Isano, a photo…

Kawempe by-election: Journalists arrested as election tension soars

Violence has marred the Kawempe by-elections until election day Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from NMG and Next Media were targeted while documenting the arrests of individuals accused of disrupti…