Kampala 13th/July/2010; Vision voice radio freelance presenter Steven Tinkamanyire has been confirmed dead as a result of bomb blasts that claimed loss of innocent lives and suffering of injury by innocent people.
The official figures released by government indicate that more than 75 lost their lives to bomb explosion that occurred on Sunday night the 11th/July/2010 during World Cup finals at Ethiopian village restaurant Kabalagala and Kyadondo Rugby Club Jinja road.
A 24 year old Steven Tinkamanyire a.k.a Stev Tinka who joined the Vision voice radio one and half years ago went to Kyadondo Rugby Club with his brother Henry Tinkamanyire to watch the world cup finals. “He joined us an intern which he did for three months and later started working as a freelance presenter. He has been sitting in for absent presenters and particularly presenting “Between the Sheets” music show which had no presenter at a moment” Programmes Director Vision group radios Bill Ngana said.
Tinkamanyire who died of head injuries at Mulago hospital in Kampala was confirmed dead yesterday Monday the 12th/07/2010 at 4 pm. “I was called few minutes past mid-night by the deceased’s friend about his disappearance and I informed our Daddy about it who went to Mulago hospital and found Tinka in coma” the deceased’s sister Diana Tinkamanyire said. Doctors declared him clinically dead early Monday morning but his heart was still pumping since he was on self-supporting system and it stopped at 4pm yesterday.
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda calls upon Ugandan government to quickly put in place protective systems to guard the lives of the people from further terror attacks.
A vigil has been organized today at their home at Kisasi village a Kampala suburb, a requiem mass will be held tomorrow at Kamwokya Catholic Church and then burial at Nyarugote village in Bushenyi district.
May their souls rest in eternal peace
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Uganda Alert: Television journalists assaulted, one injured fingers
Kampala; 12th/July/2010; Two television journalists were over the week-end assaulted by anti riot police which was dispersing Democratic Party (DP) supporters during a rally at Kamwokya trading center a Kampala suburb.
The anti riot police used live bullets, sticks and tear gas canisters to disperse the rally which was described illegal by police.
Journalists Kato Andrew a camera man and a reporter with Media Plus news agency and Hillary Ayesiga a visionaire with NTV were assaulted by anti police.
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) has established that the police was extremely brutal while dispersing the Democratic Party rally which lasted between 5:00pm and 5:30pm and the police tried to obstruct journalists from covering it.
“I arrived at the rally before 5pm and I met other journalists then the police commander whom I did not get the name told us that the rally we had come to cover was illegal because the organizers did not inform the police as the law requires” Andrew Kato said. In few minutes DP president and party supporters suddenly appeared and started addressing the gatherings and in less than three minutes, police started firing live bullets, tear gas and clobbering supporters. As I tried to film, in my background I heard a voice ordering to beat me up.
“A police officer hit me with a big stick on my right shoulder and in the process, as I tried to protect my camera, he clobbered my right arm which was carrying the camera and injured my fingers” Kato said. All journalists were dispersed along with the crowd with tear gas.
Ayesiga who is the second victim told HRNJ-Uganda that by the time he arrived at the rally few minutes to 6pm, police was armed with sticks and ordered that all camera should leave the scene. “As police started firing live bullets and tear gas at the crowd, a police officer jumped to grab my camera and we fought for it” Ayesiga said. He was beaten as a result of resisting.
“The current attacks against journalists in Uganda by the police and government officials whose primary responsibility is to keep law and order notify us that the dark days for journalists are here” HRNJ-Uganda programmes coordinator Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala said.
It’s hardly one and half weeks when the New Vision correspondent Dismus Bulegyeya was assaulted and camera destroyed by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kasiita Jjuuko.
HRNJ-Uganda calls for investigation into the commanding officer of the last Saturday’s incident and his subordinates to ensure that they are punished.
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The anti riot police used live bullets, sticks and tear gas canisters to disperse the rally which was described illegal by police.
Journalists Kato Andrew a camera man and a reporter with Media Plus news agency and Hillary Ayesiga a visionaire with NTV were assaulted by anti police.
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) has established that the police was extremely brutal while dispersing the Democratic Party rally which lasted between 5:00pm and 5:30pm and the police tried to obstruct journalists from covering it.
“I arrived at the rally before 5pm and I met other journalists then the police commander whom I did not get the name told us that the rally we had come to cover was illegal because the organizers did not inform the police as the law requires” Andrew Kato said. In few minutes DP president and party supporters suddenly appeared and started addressing the gatherings and in less than three minutes, police started firing live bullets, tear gas and clobbering supporters. As I tried to film, in my background I heard a voice ordering to beat me up.
“A police officer hit me with a big stick on my right shoulder and in the process, as I tried to protect my camera, he clobbered my right arm which was carrying the camera and injured my fingers” Kato said. All journalists were dispersed along with the crowd with tear gas.
Ayesiga who is the second victim told HRNJ-Uganda that by the time he arrived at the rally few minutes to 6pm, police was armed with sticks and ordered that all camera should leave the scene. “As police started firing live bullets and tear gas at the crowd, a police officer jumped to grab my camera and we fought for it” Ayesiga said. He was beaten as a result of resisting.
“The current attacks against journalists in Uganda by the police and government officials whose primary responsibility is to keep law and order notify us that the dark days for journalists are here” HRNJ-Uganda programmes coordinator Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala said.
It’s hardly one and half weeks when the New Vision correspondent Dismus Bulegyeya was assaulted and camera destroyed by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kasiita Jjuuko.
HRNJ-Uganda calls for investigation into the commanding officer of the last Saturday’s incident and his subordinates to ensure that they are punished.
For more information contact;
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Plot 16 Clement Hill Road Nakasero
P.O.Box 71314 Clock Tower Kampala
Tel: +256-414-667627 / +256-701-810079
E-mail: news@hrnjuganda.org
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Police should apprehend Kanungu deputy RDC Kasiita Jjuuko
Masaka-Uganda; Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) is dismayed with the way the police in Masaka is handling an assault case filled by New Vision journalist Dismus Bulegyeya.
HRNJ-Uganda a network for human rights journalists, which defends and promotes the right to freedom of expression and the media. We have been monitoring the processes since Mr. Bulegyeya reported the matter assault to police but to our disappointment its now more than a week since the matter was reported to police.
First of all, police should understand that Mr. Bulegyeya was subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in course of his duty and his tool of trade was destroyed and confiscated by the perpetrator.
Practicing journalism is to exercise a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution of the republic of Uganda and other international treaties to which this country is a party and no body should hold it hostage.
Therefore, there’s no justification for the RDC Kasiita to assault a journalist and walk scot-free with out punishment is an acceptable and we are committed to ensure that justice must prevail.
As human rights defenders for journalists in Uganda, we expect the police to summon the RDC to give account of his acts.
"Under the current circumstances, we are giving the police deadline of four days with effect from today the 10th July 2010 within which the he (RDC Kasiita) should be taken to court to answer charges of assault and malicious damage to property" HRNJ-Uganda Programmes Coordinator Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala said.
Failure to apprehend him, HRNJ-Uganda will not hesitate to institute a private prosecution case against the RDC and ensure that he is taken to court to answer for his acts.
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HRNJ-Uganda a network for human rights journalists, which defends and promotes the right to freedom of expression and the media. We have been monitoring the processes since Mr. Bulegyeya reported the matter assault to police but to our disappointment its now more than a week since the matter was reported to police.
First of all, police should understand that Mr. Bulegyeya was subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in course of his duty and his tool of trade was destroyed and confiscated by the perpetrator.
Practicing journalism is to exercise a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution of the republic of Uganda and other international treaties to which this country is a party and no body should hold it hostage.
Therefore, there’s no justification for the RDC Kasiita to assault a journalist and walk scot-free with out punishment is an acceptable and we are committed to ensure that justice must prevail.
As human rights defenders for journalists in Uganda, we expect the police to summon the RDC to give account of his acts.
"Under the current circumstances, we are giving the police deadline of four days with effect from today the 10th July 2010 within which the he (RDC Kasiita) should be taken to court to answer charges of assault and malicious damage to property" HRNJ-Uganda Programmes Coordinator Geoffrey Wokulira Ssebaggala said.
Failure to apprehend him, HRNJ-Uganda will not hesitate to institute a private prosecution case against the RDC and ensure that he is taken to court to answer for his acts.
For more information contact;
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Plot 16 Clement Hill Road Nakasero
P.O.Box. 71314 Clock Tower Kampala
Tel:+256-414-667627 / +256-701-810079
E-mail: news@hrnjuganda.org
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Central Broadcasting Service (CBSfm) case takes off
Kampala 08th/07/2010; Central Broadcasting Service (CBSfm) lawyers have asked court to trash the counter claim case filed by government with costs
The case hearing which began today 08th/07/2010 following the failed attempts by the high court judge Vincent Zehurikize to mediate to the two parties (government and CBSfm) to settle out of court, plaintiff lawyer Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa argued that the government’s counter claim case does not comply with the requirement of law.
Earlier more than 102 CBSfm employees dragged Broadcasting Council to court challenging the closure of the radio arguing that the closure was unlawful and purported to revoke its license. Employees led by Florence Luwedde argue that the forceful and alleged confiscation of CBSfm assets on 10th September 2009 was contrary to Electronic Media Act where Broadcasting Council has no legal right to withdraw license. They are seeking compensation in damages and lose of over 8 billion shillings. CBSfm has remained closed since then.
Prof. Ssempebwa contended that the counter claim does not disclose the course of action. “The counter claim must indicate the enjoyed right and must how that right was violated which seem not be addressed in the government’s counter claim” Prof. Ssempebwa said. All allegations made against CBSfm in the counter claim, there absolutely no allegation made against other private owned radio station closed in the aftermath of September last year.
He said the Attorney general based the counter claim case on the alleged complaints from government institutions and some members of the public which would have been arbitrated by the Broadcasting Council. “It’s the work of a statutory body (Broadcasting Council) to receive complaints and act as an arbitrator than using complaints to sue a party (radio station)”. Prof. Ssempebwa said.
However, the senior state attorney Patricia Mutetsi said well as the counter claim may not have specific title, it very clear in the body to whom it’s about.
Hearing of the case resumes tomorrow 09th/07/2010 at 11am.
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The case hearing which began today 08th/07/2010 following the failed attempts by the high court judge Vincent Zehurikize to mediate to the two parties (government and CBSfm) to settle out of court, plaintiff lawyer Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa argued that the government’s counter claim case does not comply with the requirement of law.
Earlier more than 102 CBSfm employees dragged Broadcasting Council to court challenging the closure of the radio arguing that the closure was unlawful and purported to revoke its license. Employees led by Florence Luwedde argue that the forceful and alleged confiscation of CBSfm assets on 10th September 2009 was contrary to Electronic Media Act where Broadcasting Council has no legal right to withdraw license. They are seeking compensation in damages and lose of over 8 billion shillings. CBSfm has remained closed since then.
Prof. Ssempebwa contended that the counter claim does not disclose the course of action. “The counter claim must indicate the enjoyed right and must how that right was violated which seem not be addressed in the government’s counter claim” Prof. Ssempebwa said. All allegations made against CBSfm in the counter claim, there absolutely no allegation made against other private owned radio station closed in the aftermath of September last year.
He said the Attorney general based the counter claim case on the alleged complaints from government institutions and some members of the public which would have been arbitrated by the Broadcasting Council. “It’s the work of a statutory body (Broadcasting Council) to receive complaints and act as an arbitrator than using complaints to sue a party (radio station)”. Prof. Ssempebwa said.
However, the senior state attorney Patricia Mutetsi said well as the counter claim may not have specific title, it very clear in the body to whom it’s about.
Hearing of the case resumes tomorrow 09th/07/2010 at 11am.
For more information contact,
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
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P.O.Box 71314 Clock Tower Kampala-Uganda
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Court stays Bimeeza (open air talk show) case
Kampala; 08th/07/2010; High Court in Kampala has stayed open air talk show case and referred it to constitutional court for interpretation.
In today’s hearing before justice Zehurikize, attorney general chambers to challenge the constitutionality of the rule under which the application was filled before court. The case was filled under “Notice of Motion” basing on the enforcement procedures passed by the Rules Committee of the Judiciary and Art.22 of the Constitution.
The Broadcasting Council chairman Eng. Godfrey Mutabaazi and the minister of information and national guidance Kabakumba Matsiko banned the open air talk show in the aftermath of September last year riots on technical grounds.
The senior state attorney Nelson Karuhanga said, the Rules Committee usurped powers of parliament which is mandated under article 50 to enact laws to enforce freedoms and rights enshrined in the constitution of republic of Uganda. “I ask this honorable court to refer this matter for constitutional interpretation” Karuhanga said.
A group of open air talk show beneficiaries led by Church Ambrose Bukenya dragged the government to court arguing that the government was wrong to ban the open-talk shows saying, the ban is intended to gag the public, which he called a breach of the right to freedom of speech, freedom of expression and free media guaranteed by the constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
The open air talk-shows were ran by many public and private radio stations as far as 2000 to provide platform to different class of people including ordinary Ugandans as a way to enhance their participation in the governance issues and holding their leaders accountable among others.
During the open air talk-shows, several persons would gather in any place outside the studio of a radio station and publicly exchange views on any topic including politics, religion, commerce, culture, sports and the like and the exchange of views was broadcast live.
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In today’s hearing before justice Zehurikize, attorney general chambers to challenge the constitutionality of the rule under which the application was filled before court. The case was filled under “Notice of Motion” basing on the enforcement procedures passed by the Rules Committee of the Judiciary and Art.22 of the Constitution.
The Broadcasting Council chairman Eng. Godfrey Mutabaazi and the minister of information and national guidance Kabakumba Matsiko banned the open air talk show in the aftermath of September last year riots on technical grounds.
The senior state attorney Nelson Karuhanga said, the Rules Committee usurped powers of parliament which is mandated under article 50 to enact laws to enforce freedoms and rights enshrined in the constitution of republic of Uganda. “I ask this honorable court to refer this matter for constitutional interpretation” Karuhanga said.
A group of open air talk show beneficiaries led by Church Ambrose Bukenya dragged the government to court arguing that the government was wrong to ban the open-talk shows saying, the ban is intended to gag the public, which he called a breach of the right to freedom of speech, freedom of expression and free media guaranteed by the constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
The open air talk-shows were ran by many public and private radio stations as far as 2000 to provide platform to different class of people including ordinary Ugandans as a way to enhance their participation in the governance issues and holding their leaders accountable among others.
During the open air talk-shows, several persons would gather in any place outside the studio of a radio station and publicly exchange views on any topic including politics, religion, commerce, culture, sports and the like and the exchange of views was broadcast live.
For more information contact,
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda)
Plot 16 Clement Hill Road-Nakasero
P.O.Box 71314 Clock Tower Kampala-Uganda
Tel: +256-414-667627 / +256-701-810079
E-mail: news@hrnjuganda.org
humanrajournalists@yahoo.co.uk
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