Concern over safety of Ugandan journalist Eria Jengo, missing for over a month
New York, October 13, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ugandan authorities to locate and ensure the safety of journalist Eria Jengo, who has been missing since he was forced into an unmarked vehicle in the capital Kampala on September 10. “CPJ is increasingly worried about Ugandan journalist Eria Jengo who has not been…
Ugandan journalist Remmy Asiteza detained on `fake news’ charges
Nairobi, August 27, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ugandan authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Remmy Asiteza, who has been charged with publishing “fake news” in connection to his coverage of corruption allegations in the ministry of the presidency. Asiteza was arrested on August 13 in the capital, Kampala, and appeared in…