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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

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