Case History: Solomon Akugizibwe
Update 17 August 2016: Solomon Akugizibew's case was dismissed for lack of evidence.
On 6 May 2016, human rights defender Mr Solomon Akugizibwe was charged by a court in Fort Portal, Western Uganda, with "disobeying lawful orders" and is facing trial, all in connection with his role in monitoring a recent demonstration organised by members of the political opposition.
Solomon Akugizibwe is the communications and advocacy officer at the Association for Human Rights Organizations (AHURIO) based in Fort Portal. The AHURIO is an umbrella organisation encompassing more than fifteen human rights organisations in the Ruwenzori Region in Western Uganda. Working in this rural region, AHURIO strives to strengthen member organisations through capacity building, research, advocacy and increasing access to legal support.
