Troubling crackdown on Ugandan journalists including women ahead of 2026 elections
- Date:
- 10 September 2025
- Place:
- Uganda
- Fact-check:
- Verified
- Reference:
- IAWRT-00370
Physical violenceIntimidation and threats
Hasifah Nanvuma, a reporter with NMG’s Spark TV, told CPJ that several soldiers beat her on the back and arms while she was reporting from a polling station. At the time, she was wearing a “Press” vest.
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