Country: Uganda
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Pre-trial detention in Uganda: «Will I die here?»
According to a research conducted by ASF and the University of Toronto, one person in three in Uganda is detained well beyond the periods pre- scribed by law. To adress this, ASF is promoting access of detainees to a fair trial. 48 years old Mariam is one of the detainees released from the Women prison…
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“We are caught between a rock and a hard place”
President of a human rights defence association, Rénovat Ninahazwe is a Burundian human rights defender at risk. As a result of serious threats, he has had to leave his country, finding temporary refuge in Uganda with the help of Avocats Sans Frontières. He and his family are being taken care of in the context of…
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What’s the point of human rights if there is no access to remedy?
On the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10 December, ASF notes that rights are not effective if so many people in vulnerable situations cannot access remedy for human rights violations. This is especially the case in countries emerging from conflict or in transition.
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Seven African countries face the challenge of transitional justice
For countries emerging from armed conflict or liberated from an authoritarian regime, transitional justice is crucial to achieving reconciliation among former “enemies”. Exchanging experiences in this domain is important. Therefore, ASF gathered lawyers and experts from 7 African countries to discuss this indispensable step towards lasting peace.
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Uganda lawyers tackle lengthy pre-trial detention
Prisoners in Uganda are being kept too long in pre-trial detention. This violates their right to a fair and speedy trial as well as the presumption of innocence. It also deprives them and their families of their right to work. With the support of the Uganda Law Society, Avocats Sans Frontières has therefore launched a…
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Being a lawyer, a high-risk profession
Whether they are members of civil society organizations, lawyers or media professionals, human rights defenders have a common objective: promote and protect human rights. They are often confronted with attempts to limit their work such as threats, harassment, and sometimes torture or even murder. That is why ASF and the East Africa Law Society are…
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Ugandan war victims speak out on transitional justice
With the support of Avocats Sans Frontières and local partners, victims of the conflict in Northern Uganda have made recommendations on the national transitional justice policy. This input is critical for handling gross human rights violations and war crimes, achieving national reconciliation and long-lasting peace in the country.
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