Türk emphasized the fact that gross human rights violations are still taking place in the country and may even be crimes against humanity that demand accountability through the International Criminal Court and universal jurisdiction.
Chesney revealed that the games are expected to bring together over 30,000 athletes across the world with Uganda sending 50 athletes across nine categories of sports led by the world-class distance runners, para athletes, boxers and the She Cranes netball team which is currently linked sixths according to world rankings.
During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the August House turned into a boxing ring and tempers flared when MPs Zaake and Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and suspension of 12 MPs.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 CHOGM is taking place in Apia, Samoa, and started from October 21-26, 2024, under the theme, One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth. It will be the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.