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Republic of Uganda

Citizenship and Country Documents

US Government Reports

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • ZZZ200728.FE - Access to Rwandan nationality and dual citizenship with Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda (2019–September 2021) - 2021
    • UGA106304.E - The computerized driving permit, including appearance and security features; requirements and procedures to obtain, renew, and replace - 2019
    • UGA42523.E - Whether a child born abroad to a Ugandan woman and a foreign man is entitled to Ugandan citizenship (March 2004) - 2004

  


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Children

US Government Reports

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Ireland Refugee Documentation Center
    • Information on witchcraft practices in Uganda which involve the sacrifice of children and the use of their body parts in rituals in the years 2008 - 2011 - Feb. 2011

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Corruption

Disabilities

Elections

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA102199.E - Uganda: Strength of political opposition following the February 2006 elections; reports of mistreatment of members and supporters of opposition parties by authorities (November 2005 - January 2007) - Feb. 2007

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Election Guide - Recent elections
  • Human Rights Watch Profiles
    • “Keep the People Uninformed” Pre-election Threats to Free Expression and Association in Uganda - 2016

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Ethnic Groups / Race

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA35525 - Oct. 2009 
      1. Please provide a news report of the outbreak of tribal conflict 2 weeks ago (between Bagandan loyalists, loyal to the King)

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Minority Rights Group International
    • State of the World's Minorities and Indigenous Peoples - 2016
  • World Directory of Minorities - Overview

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Ethnic Groups / Race - Basongora

Non-Government Organization Reports

Ethnic Groups / Race - Karamojong

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Human Rights Watch Profiles 
    • "How Can We Survive Here?" The Impact of Mining on Human Rights in Karamoja, Uganda - 2014
    • As if we weren't Human - 2010
  • World Directory of Minorities - Karamojong

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Ethnic Groups / Race - Sebei Tribe

Sex

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA100952.E - Uganda: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC); its structure, platform, leadership and executive members; and treatment of its members by authorities (2005 - January 2006) - Feb. 2006

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Amnesty International
    • We are facing extinction: Escalating anti-LGBTI sentiment, the weaponization of law and their human rights implications in select African countries - Jan. 2024

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Human Rights

US Government Reports

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA43506.E - Whether residents need permission from local council or any other authority to move from locality to locality in Uganda; if so, whether this rule also applies to a person who is moving back with his or her parents - 2005

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Amnesty International - 2021/2022
  • Amnesty International Reports
    • We are facing extinction: Escalating anti-LGBTI sentiment, the weaponization of law and their human rights implications in select African countries - Jan. 2024
    • Uganda: Submission to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 77th Ordinary Session October – 9 November 2023 - Oct. 2023
    • Amnesty International Report 2022/23: The state of the world’s human rights - Mar. 2023
    • 13 Years in limbo: Forced evictions of the Benet in the name of conservation - November 2021
    • Death Sentences and Executions 2020 - 2021
    • Freedom House 
  • Human Rights Watch
    • World Events: 2023
    • “Working On Oil is Forbidden” Crackdown against Environmental Defenders in Uganda - Nov. 2023
  • Norwegian Refugee Council
    • Housing land and property challenges and best practices in West Nile settlements - Aug. 2024
    • Owned Spaces and Shared Places: Refugee Access to Livelihoods and Housing, Land, and Property in Uganda - 2019

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Justice System

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA105377.E – Information about "Release on Bond" and "Warrant of Arrest" documents, including circumstances when such documents are issued and whether a summons is issued before an arrest warrant; appearance, including whether the corresponding section of the Criminal Procedure Code is indicated; whether persons who are wanted for arrest receive an "exit stamp" when leaving the country (2014-December 2015) - Jan. 2016

Non-Government Reports

  • Amnesty International
    • We are facing extinction: Escalating anti-LGBTI sentiment, the weaponization of law and their human rights implications in select African countries - Jan. 2024
  • Human Rights Watch Profiles
    • “I Only Need Justice” Unlawful Detention and Abuse in Unauthorized Places of Detention in Uganda - Mar. 2022

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Law

None Available

Maps

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA34506 - 2009 
      1. Please provide information on the possible routes and travel time between Kampala and Ri-kwangba. Please provide information about the Caritas camp at Ri-Kwangba?

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Medical Availability

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA100569.E - Uganda: Situation of people who have AIDS or are HIV positive; public attitudes and treatment, government response, availability of treatment, etc. (2005) - 2005

International Government Organization Reports

  • World Health Organization Page

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Human Rights Watch Profiles
    • The Less They Know, the Better - Abstinence-Only HIV/AIDS Programs in Uganda - 2005

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Political Figures and Parties

US Government Reports

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA30810 - Oct. 2006
      1. Please provide information about the group Reform Agenda in Uganda.
      2. What was the situation during 2001/2002 for members of Reform Agenda in Uganda?
      3. What is the current situation for members of Reform Agenda in Uganda?
      4. Which political parties were in power and in opposition in Uganda during 2001/2002 and who were their leaders?
      5. Which political party won the 2001 election in Uganda and who was its leader?
      6. Were opposition parties subjected to violence / harassment by the government in Uganda during 2001/2002?
      7. Which political party is currently in power in Uganda and who is its leader?
      8. What are the names of the main opposition political parties currently in Uganda and who are their leaders?
      9. Are opposition parties currently subjected to violence / harassment by the government in Uganda?
  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA200715.E - Uganda: National Unity Platform (NUP), including organizational structure, leadership, and relationship to other political parties, particularly the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC); situation and treatment of NUP members by authorities and society; state protection; political activity of the NUP in Canada (2021–July 2023) - July 2023

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • International Crisis Group

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Refugees / IDPs

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • UGA106216.E - Information on refugee status granted to foreign nationals, including requirements and procedures, status documents provided, and rights and responsibilities - December 2019

International Government Organization Reports

  • United Kingdom High Commissioner For Refugees
    • Regional Bureau for East and Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes; IGAD Region; Population of Concern to UNHCR; as of 30 September 2024 - Oct. 2024

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Amnesty International
    • We are facing extinction: Escalating anti-LGBTI sentiment, the weaponization of law and their human rights implications in select African countries - Jan. 2024
  • Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
    • Country Report on internal displacement in 2021 - Dec. 2021
    • Africa Report on Internal Displacement - 2019
  • Norwegian Refugee Council
    • Towards inclusive protection: understanding refugee experiences and gender dynamics in Uganda - June 2024
    • Legal protection needs of refugees self-settled in secondary cities in Uganda - Apr. 2024
    • A Critical Turning Point: The Path to Durable Solutions for Refugees in Uganda - Nov.  2023

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Religion

US Government Reports


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Sexual Orientation

Foreign Government Reports

  • Canada Responses to Information Requests (RIRs)
    • Treatment of persons based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), and treatment of their family members, by society and authorities, including legislation and state protection (2022–July 2024) - July 2024

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Amnesty International
    • We are facing extinction: Escalating anti-LGBTI sentiment, the weaponization of law and their human rights implications in select African countries - Jan. 2024
  • Human Rights Watch 

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Specific Country Issues - Armed Conflict

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA33662 - Sept. 2008
      1. Please provide information on the situation in Gulu and the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) there.
      2. The US DOS has reported that there were no reports of LRA attacks in 2007. Is this consistent with other country information?
      3. Have there been any reports of LRA attacks in 2008? If so, where did they take place?
      4. Does the LRA have a presence or engage in activity in Kampala in particular?
      5. Does the LRA engage in activity in Jinja?
      6. To what extent do the authorities provide citizens with protection against attack by the LRA?
      7. Please provide information on the recruitment methods used by the LRA

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Specific Country Issues - Female Genital Mutilation

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA34517February 2009
      1. Please provide information on the practice of FGM in Uganda.
      2. Is the practice prevalent amongst members of the Sebei tribe in Kapchorwa?
      3. If so, what is the particular procedure followed amongst the Sebei?
      4. At what age are girls required to undergo FGM?
      5. What is the attitude of the authorities towards FGM?
      6. Have there been concerted efforts to prevent or ban the practice?
      7. Are perpetrators punished?
      8. Is protection available to potential victims?

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Specific Country Issues - Lord's Resistance Army

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA33662 - Sept. 2008
      1. Please provide information on the situation in Gulu and the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) there.
      2. The US DoS has reported that there were no reports of LRA attacks in 2007. Is this consistent with other country information?
      3. Have there been any reports of LRA attacks in 2008? If so, where did they take place?
      4. Does the LRA have a presence or engage in activity in Kampala in particular?
      5. Does the LRA engage in activity in Jinja?
      6. To what extent do the authorities provide citizens with protection against attack by the LRA?
      7. Please provide information on the recruitment methods used by the LRA.

Non-Government Organization Reports

  • Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers - Child Soldiers Global Report - 2008


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Specific Country Issues - Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA)

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA34368 - Feb. 2009
      1. Does the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) operate in Uganda?
      2. Do they ever kidnap Ugandan citizens?
      3. Would such an event be investigated and followed through?
      4. Does the Ugandan government or security forces collaborate with the SPLA?

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Specific Country Issues - Treatment of Returnees

Foreign Government Reports

  • Austrailian Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal
    • UGA37334 - Oct. 2010 
      1. Is Post aware of any instances where the fact that a returnee has made an asylum application has become known to the Ugandan authorities?
      2. Is Post aware of any instances where the details of a returnee's unsuccessful asylum application have become known to the Uganda authorities?
      3. Is Post aware of any instances where Ugandan returnees have experienced ill-treatment by the Ugandan authorities (or third parties) simply due to having made an asylum application in Australia?

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Speech / Press / Internet

Non-Government Organization Reports


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Timeline

Trafficking

US Government Reports

Intergovernmental Organization Reports

  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Global Report on Trafficking in Persons - Sub-Saharan Africa - 2016

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Terrorism

US Government Reports

  


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Torture

Updated February 3, 2025