Tag: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

Education
“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture 
Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.  
International

UN Reports at Least 47 Killed in Gang Attack...

The attackers then pursued more than 50 residents who had sought refuge in a Protestant church. After forcing them out, they executed 22 people in the church courtyard and 12 others behind the church.
International

UN Condemns Deadly Crackdown on DRC Protesters

"We condemn last week's violence against protesters who gathered in the capital Kinshasa to oppose what they regard to be attempts to amend the Constitution," the statement read in part.
International

UN Warns of Continued Anti-Personnel Mine Use, Calls for...

In 2024 alone, at least 1,945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the highest casualty levels recorded in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, and Burkina Faso.
International

UN Report Details Atrocities During RSF Capture of Zamzam...

The UN Office for Human Rights published a scathing report and statement on 18 December, 2025, regarding atrocious occurrences...

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