Uganda's Press Under Siege: Journalists Urge Human Rights Commission to Act Ahead of 2026 Elections

Fifteen journalists, assaulted by security forces during the March 13 Kawempe North by-elections, have petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission for justice. Among them, photojournalist Isano Francis, still on crutches, demands accountability. With growing concerns ahead of the 2026 elections, the call for press freedom intensifies.