HTP Statement on Arrests & Torture of Ugandan Journalists.

Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP), in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, expresses grave concern over the escalating tensions between certain members of Ugandan security agencies and journalists. We strongly condemn the recent attack, arrest, and torture of journalists during a local by-election in Kampala. These acts of violence are a direct violation…

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Mufti Mubajje’s Tenure Extended by Five Years Amid Controversy.

     The tenure of Uganda’s Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, has been extended by another five years, despite expectations that he would retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, as stipulated by the 1986 Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution. Sheikh Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was due to step…

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Southern African Forces to Withdraw from DR Congo Amid Rebel Advances.

     Southern African leaders have announced plans to withdraw their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where they have been assisting the government in battling rebel forces. This decision comes at a critical time, as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group continues to gain ground in the region. The Southern African troops were…

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Putin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire but Insists on ‘Enduring Peace’.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists that any agreement must lead to “enduring peace” and address the root causes of the ongoing conflict. Speaking on the matter, Putin acknowledged that the idea of a ceasefire is “good and we absolutely support it,” but he emphasized that…

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How Security Forces Crack Down on Opposition in Kawempe North By-Election

The Kawempe North by-election has become one of Uganda’s most violent electoral contests, following a pattern seen in previous by-elections in Arua Municipality, Bugiri, and Kayunga LC5. Security forces launched a brutal crackdown on opposition politicians and their supporters, raising serious human rights concerns. Heavy Deployment and Use of Force State security agencies descended on…

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NUP’s Nalukoola Sues Ugandan Government Over Alleged Torture by JATT Operatives.

Kampala, Uganda – Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, has filed a lawsuit against the Ugandan government, alleging he was tortured by operatives of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT). The legal action, submitted to the High Court’s Civil Division, accuses security forces of illegal detention and…

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Greenland’s opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump

Updated by Faith Barabara.N. Ruhinda at 13:30 EAT on wednesday 12th March 2025 Greenland’s centre-right opposition has won a surprise general election victory – in a vote dominated by independence and US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take over the semi-autonomous territory. The centre-right Demokraatit party – which favours a gradual approach to independence from…

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