Tag Archives: Citizens

Human rights advocates cite 260 anti-LGBTQI+ incidents in Bangladesh, including murder, arson and blackmail. Cover illustration from the annual report about 2025 from JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France. Last year, Bangladesh became  even more dangerous for its LGBTQI+ citizens as an interim government failed to protect them against violence, discrimination and institutional marginalization, a human rights advocacy group has concluded. The …

Aaron Kaviiri A.Ateenyi The recent evacuation of 43 Ugandan students from Iran by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) stands as a remarkable demonstration of Uganda’s commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens living abroad. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the students—who were studying at various institutions in Iran—found themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. In …

Kampala– The Government of Uganda has issued a security notice to all its citizens residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging them to prioritize their safety amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vincent Bagiire Waiswa. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said it is closely …