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WETLAND WRECKERS! Swiss-Indian tycoon Oswal’s Ethanol factory in Uganda on spot over wetland degradation, faces 12-year jail

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Swiss-Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal’s industrial empire is under fire after Ugandan authorities accused his flagship ethanol factory in the East African country of choking protected wetlands with toxic waste — a crime that could land company bosses behind bars for up to 12 years, RedPepper can report. The storm centres on PRO Industries Pte Limited, a massive ethanol and extra-neutral …

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Uganda Silences 7 Rights Groups in Crackdown on Civil Society Groups » The Hoima Post –

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KAMPALA — Uganda’s government suspended seven prominent human rights organizations six days before the January 15 presidential election, escalating a systematic crackdown on civil society amid heightened political tensions. The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations revoked the operating permits of the groups on January 9, citing vaguely worded allegations that their activities were “prejudicial to the security and laws of …

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Uganda Shines in New York, Wins “Best in Show – Africa” Award

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Destination Uganda has won the “Best in Show – Africa” award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Javits Convention Center, North America’s largest consumer travel exhibition. This achievement was the result of a collective effort spearheaded by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., …

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Uganda orders LGBTQ rights organization to shut down

Anthony Masake, new executive director of Chapter Four Uganda. (Photo courtesy of X / Twitter)

Seven human rights groups were ordered shut ahead of Ugandan elections Anthony Masake, executive director of Chapter Four Uganda. (Photo courtesy of X / Twitter) Chapter Four Uganda—a respected, non-partisan human rights organization known for defending marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ people—has been ordered to cease operations by the Ugandan government, along with six other human rights organizations. Uganda’s National Bureau …

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Back online: UCC Restores Fully Internet Services in Uganda

Back online UCC Restores Fully Internet Services in Uganda

Kampala– The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced that internet services have been fully restored across. Social media platforms In their statement released on Monday morning, these have noted that the restoration has folowed a successful completion of the necessary technical and security assessments. “Members of the public can now access the internet and all online services without the previously imposed …

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WSR Uganda Closes Physical Situation Rooms in Uganda 

WSR Uganda Closes Physical Situation Rooms in Uganda 

Kampala– The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda has announced the closure of its Physical Situation Rooms that were established to monitor, prevent, and respond to election-related tensions across the country. Eminent woman, Mrs Elizabeth Lwanga. In a statement issued today, WSR Uganda commended citizens, electoral authorities, security institutions, political actors, youth, civil society organisations, and the media for the cooperation …

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