HRCU WEEKLY UPDATE: ISSUE NO. 30 OF 2023
THE HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE UGANDA (HRCU) WEEKLY UPDATE ON KEY EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WITHIN THE WORKING ENVIROMENT OF HRDS IN UGANDA THE WEEK OF 16 TH TO 22 ND OCTOBER 2023 Dear reader, Welcome to this new week! In a world of shared human identity, diversity and injustice, there is the need to protect human rights and those who champion them. Human rights defenders in Uganda and across the world work tirelessly and serve as beacons of hope, reminding us of the value of promoting and protecting the dignity, equality and justice for all. It is therefore everyone’s calling to ensure that human rights are promoted and protected at all levels. Below are some of the highlights of the stories from the past week. ECONOMIC RIGHTS: KINGFISHER TO RESUME OIL OPERATIONS AS GOVT LIFTS SUSPENSION The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube district. Drilling and other operations at Kingfisher were