Physical violence
Uganda Journalist Assaulted by UPDF Officers
10 February 2021 Uganda Verified
In Busia, Uganda, a female journalist was assaulted by officers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) while covering events at a taxi park. This attack is part of a broader pattern of state actors targeting journalists, with women often facing compounded risks due to their gender.
- Reference:
- IAWRT-00342
- Reported by:
- Reporter not named
- Published:
- 9 December 2024
Locations are shown approximately to protect the people involved.