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Uganda: Facing Justice
Years active: 2010-2013
Facing Justice - Uganda is a radio programme brought to you by IWPR, in partnership with the Northern Uganda Media Club, NUMEC, discussing issues of justice and human rights in northern Uganda.
The programme is produced by local reporters in northern Uganda in English and three local languages: Luo, Ateso and Lugbara. IWPR is grateful to its partner stations which broadcast Facing Justice on a bi-weekly basis. Our partner stations are: Mega FM in Gulu, Voice of Teso in Soroti, Radio Rhino in Lira, and Radio Pacis in Arua, Radio Pol in Kitgum, Radio Piwa and Radio Palwak in Pader.
Production team: IWPR’s Facing Justice programme is a co-production by IWPR and NUMEC. Reporters: Alex Otto, Cho Woo Willy, Gladys Ngeca, supported by IWPR’s reporter network of Bill Oketch, Gillian Lamunu, Arthur Okot, Jimmy Wokorach, Richard Ekotu and James Tweny.
Lawyers Demand Former Rebel's Release
They say continued detention of former Lord's Resistance Army commander without charge is unlawful.
Local Leaders' Anger at Theft of Development Funds
Widespread fears that ongoing projects in war torn northern Uganda will be cut short.
World Food Programme to Buy from Local Farmers
New UN crop purchasing scheme is welcomed by growers in northern Uganda but not everyone has been able to access it.
Police Abuse Uncovered in Northern Uganda
Experts call for training and disciplinary action as force tops report on human rights violations.
Medical Referrals Under Scrutiny in Uganda
Patients in the north complain of illicit payments requested by hospital staff and difficulties accessing specialist treatment.
Northern Uganda: Concerns Over Development Plans
Local government so under-resourced that it will find it hard to deliver ambitious development plan for northern areas.
Development Plan for Northern Uganda Under Scrutiny
How will projects help region recover after 20-year conflict?
Money Squabbles Mar Uganda War Reparations
As organisations representing claimants face questions, their critics demand more transparency.
Better Roads Deemed Key to Economic Recovery
But is enough being done to develop infrastructure at the local level in northern Uganda?