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Chapter Four Uganda
@chapterfourug
We are a non-profit organisation using strategic legal response to defend civil liberties. Our photos: flickr.com/photos/chapter…
Kampala, Uganda
chapterfouruganda.org
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Dec 22, 2020
    STATEMENT: Chapter Four is deeply concerned about the abduction and incommunicado detention of @nickopiyo our Executive Director earlier today afternoon by unknown security operatives. We're taking legal action to ensure his prompt and unconditional release. #Uganda
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Aug 30, 2018
    The moment @HEBobiwine was violently arrested. "Security forces just manhandled my husband... He groaned in pain as he called my name to save him from being taken by his torturers again. They forced him into an ambulance & drove out." - Barbie, Bobi's wife. #FreeBobiWine
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Dec 30, 2020
    JUST IN: @nickopiyo has been granted cash bail of Ugx. 15m bail by the High Court. "However serious a charge is, it all but remains an allegation. Courts are expected not to deny bail as a punishment." - Hon. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga. #FreeNicholasOpiyo | #Uganda
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Aug 24, 2021
    We have been closed by the NGO Bureau… We will be back. #Uganda | #CivicSpace
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    May 19, 2021
    Our lawyers are at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for the bail hearing of @mikemuhima who is facing charges of offensive communication for this tweet. #FreeMikeMuhima | #Uganda
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Feb 18, 2021
    "Uganda military brought me to my knees, and they flogged me out of journalism." - award-winning photojournalist James Akena. For covering the #FreeBobiWine protests on August 20, 2018, Mr. Akena was brutally clobbered by military officers. #JournalismIsNotACrime
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    May 22, 2025
    STATEMENT: We demand for an immediate end to the incommunicado detention, torture & cruel treatment of human rights lawyer @AAgather. Tanzanian authorities must ensure her safe return to her family in Uganda. We’ll seek accountability for the violations. #FreeAgatherAtuhaire
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Feb 11, 2021
    Today evening, @mikemuhima was released on police bond after spending 7 days in detention. We'll continue to provide legal support to challenge the baseless charges. We condemn his abduction, incommunicado detention & urge @PoliceUg to respect rights of suspects. #FreeMikeMuhima
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Nov 16, 2023
    In partnership with @KasUganda as co-convener, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve presented our Civil Liberties Award, 2023 to Prof. @SpireJim in recognition of his outstanding and courageous contributions in the defense of civil liberties in Uganda. #HRCUg2023 | #Uganda
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Aug 14, 2024
    For the first time in history, @Pontifex met with an LGBTIQ rights advocate from Uganda. @clarekabale our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer met with the Pope at the Vatican🇻🇦 His Holiness reiterated that discrimination is a sin. #ReapealAHA23
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Dec 30, 2020
    Nicholas Opiyo is finally free on bail. We thank you for the overwhelming #FreeNicholasOpiyo messages and actions of solidarity and support. 🙏🏾 #DropTheCharges | #IstandWithNicholasOpiyo
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Aug 20, 2018
    UPDATE: We're meeting the @UHRC_UGANDA Chairman to request him and the leadership to invoke the Commission's powers under Article 53 of the Constitution to issue orders on @HEBobiwine detention & other rights violations beyond making statements & recommendations. #FreeBobiWine
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Jul 23, 2024
    Over 45 young people were arbitrarily arrested earlier today for participating in the peaceful demonstrations against corruption. Our lawyers are working closely with a network of lawyers and partners to provide first line legal response. We call for their unconditional release.
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    Chapter Four Uganda
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    Dec 27, 2020
    Tomorrow morning, @nickopiyo is expected to appear at the Anti-Corruption Court. We know that there are efforts to delay his bail. We're engaging @ODPPUGANDA and @JudiciaryUG to ensure that the file is transferred and bail application is heard tomorrow. 1/2 #FreeNicholasOpiyo