Overview

Authorities used torture and other ill-treatment, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests and detentions against actual and perceived government opponents. The Uganda Human Rights Commission held tribunals addressing the use of torture and unlawful detention, awarding compensation to survivors of human rights violations. Authorities insisted on trying civilians in military courts in violation of a Supreme Court ruling that found the practice to be unconstitutional. Security forces assaulted journalists and cracked down on peaceful protests, while opposition party offices were raided. LGBTI people faced numerous human rights violations and continued to be discriminated against under the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Uganda’s support for nearly 2 million refugees and asylum seekers remained severely underfunded. The construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline continued to raise environmental and human rights concerns, including threats to communities and wildlife habitats.