In a significant move, the United States has imposed travel sanctions on four senior Ugandan police officers due to their involvement in serious human rights violations. The officers—Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdan Twesigye—have been implicated in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment. Among their documented abuses is their role in…
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Police Intervene to Halt Lukwago’s Meeting with Wetland Settlers.
Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago’s planned meeting with wetland settlers in the capital was abruptly halted by police on September 19, 2024. The police intervened, citing that the meeting was organized without the necessary permission from authorities. Lukwago had intended to address concerns raised by residents living in wetlands, particularly those affected by recent demolition notices….
Book review: Kasingye on the roots of community policing
Book titleChosen: From the Community to Community Policing and Back to the Community: Author : Asan KasingyePages : 391Price: Shs60,000Where: Most bookshops in Uganda. By Godwin Toko MEMOIR For years now, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) has passionately promoted the idea of community policing. Simply defined, community policing envisages a police force that works hand…
Deputy Speaker Calls For Audit Of Police SACCO
Updated at 2124 EAT on 09th March 2022. The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Auditor General to investigate Exodus, a Uganda Police SACCO after Members of Parliament cited irregularities in its operations. Among said the situation in which police officers were living was bad and that encroaching on their savings called for urgent…
MP’s Directed Police To Respond To Allegations Of Human Rights Violations.
updated at 2220 EAT on February 25th 2020. The Committee on Human Rights has given the Uganda Police Force up to 09 March 2022 to respond to allegations of human rights violations by its officers. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) was summoned to appear before the committee on 24 February 2022 but was instead…
UN Boss reminds Uganda Police on human rights obligations
By Prosy Will S Wakiso – Uganda Police senior officers have been reminded of their obligation to observe and champion human rights amidst international reports on Uganda Human Rights index. Updated at 16:41 GMT on Tuesday 06th March, 21 H.E. Ms. Rosa Malango, United Nations Resident Coordination and Designated Official for Security made dialogue with…
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