HRCU WEEKLY UPDATE AND ANALYSIS | 11TH TO 17TH AUGUST 2025
Our Valued Human Rights Defenders and Partners, Greetings! As we commence a new week in our shared commitment to justice and the protection of human dignity, The Human Rights Centre Uganda reaffirms its steadfast dedication to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all individuals. In the face of both ongoing and emerging challenges, we call on all stakeholders to remain vigilant, actively engaged, and united. Transparent communication and sustained, meaningful collaboration are vital to achieving durable, rights-based solutions. Below is a concise summary of last week’s key news developments. We deeply value your unwavering commitment to advancing human rights and justice for all. NATIONAL UPDATE S UGANDA: BESIGYE BAIL DENIALS SERIOUSLY TROUBLING Repeated denials of bail to detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale are seriously troubling, says the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights . Source: https:...