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Uganda: Parliament Condemns Brutality in Kawempe North By-Election, Demands Accountability

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Parliament has strongly condemned the brutality exhibited against voters and journalists during the recently concluded Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election.

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Uganda: Parliament Condemns Brutality in Kawempe North By-Election, Demands Accountability

Parliament has strongly condemned the brutality exhibited against voters and journalists during the recently concluded Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election.

16 days ago·South Africa

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Uganda: At Least 18 Journalists Attacked By Armed Forces In Uganda

… assaulted while covering the election campaign three weeks earlier … a candidate at the Kazo-Angola polling station in Kawempe, … Get the latest in African news delivered straight to … and NTV Uganda – were attacked while covering the election campaign. Two …

14 days ago

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sunrise.ug

Minister Mao: Is Electoral Commission ‘Too Weak’ for Fair Elections?

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has criticized the Electoral Commission for its weakness over its failure to take charge of the recent Kawempe by-election, which was marred by violence. Speaking at the Uganda Law Society during a weekly press conference, Minister Mao condemned the heavy military and security presence that perpetrated violence against journalists and voters. He emphasized that the army should stay within i…

15 days ago

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Bishop Jacinto Kibuuka Condemns Brutal Attacks on Journalists » The Hoima Post - The Xavie Radio Ug

The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda, Jacinto Kibuuka, has condemned in the strongest terms the recent acts of torture and violence carried out against opposition supporters by security forces ahead of the Kawempe North by-election, set for Thursday. In a powerful homily delivered at the Mamre Prayer Centre in Namugongo, Janda, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Bishop Kibuuka voiced his concerns over the treatment …

15 days ago

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UPC Urges Ugandans to Learn from Kawempe North By-Election Violence » The Hoima Post

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party is urging Ugandans to take the Kawempe North by-election as a stark reminder of the need for change in the 2026 general elections. The UPC spokesperson Arach Oyat Sharon says Ugandans must learn from the Kawempe North experience and reject the NRM’s brand of politics in 2026. She emphasizes the importance of peaceful and transparent elections, highlighting the need for security forces to respect the right…

15 days ago·Uganda

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Pulse Uganda

2026 polls: Ugandan media owners seek gov't clearance to import armoured gear for journalists

Ugandan media owners are calling for government approval to import armoured gear, including bulletproof jackets, helmets, and body armour, to ensure the safety of journalists ahead of the 2026 general elections. This request follows the recent violence against journalists during the Kawempe North by-election, where several media workers were severely beaten by security forces, with some requiring hospitalisation. The Kawempe North election viol…

16 days ago

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