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On 14 December 2022, human right defenders Ntabazi Imran Java, Lubega Vincent Nsamba, Nkurunziza Alphouse, Wenani Gerald, Musiri David, Waswa Alex Lyazi, Akiso Benjamin, Gonga Akisi and Kajubi Marktom from StopEACOP campaign appeared before the Buganda Road Court, Kampala, Uganda, following their arrest on 7 October 2022 during a peaceful protest. The nine human rights defenders are expected stand trial on 20 February 2023.

On 28 July 2021, the High Court of Uganda dismissed the charge “making defamatory statements against a government official” levied against the woman human rights defender Florence Orishaba. The two other charges of “inciting violence using Defence For Human Rights (DEFOHR) sponsored radio programs” and “promoting defiance among communities” remain. The case has been adjourned to 4 August 2021.

On 14 December 2022, human rights defenders Barigye Bob, Ivan Kabale, Musoke Hamis Walusimbi and Ssemwanga Jackson, who had been released on police bond two days earlier, reported to Kampala Central police station as instructed, but were again detained and brought to Court. The four human rights defenders were officially charged with “common nuisance” and then released on bail.

On 30 December, after spending over a week in detention, where he was at risk of contracting COVID-19, Ugandan lawyer and human rights defender Nicholas Opiyo was granted bail by the Buganda Road Court, after serious moneylaundering and corruption charges were filed against him.

On 22 December 2020, Advocate Nicholas Opiyo, a Ugandan lawyer and human rights defender, and four colleagues were arrested and detained on allegations of “money laundering and related malicious acts”.

On 17 September 2020, land rights defenders Fred Mwawula, Ramu Ndahimana, Samuel Kusiima, Martin Munyansia, Martin Haweka, Amos Wafula, Eliot Talemwa and George Rwakabisha were charged with “threatening violence” by Kiryandongo Magistrate Court. If convicted, they could face up to four years imprisonment. The eight defenders remain in detention at Masindi Prison, with their first hearing scheduled for 15 October.

On 15 October 2020, land rights defenders Fred Mwawula, Ramu Ndahimana, Samuel Kusiima, Martin Munyansia, Martin Haweka, Amos Wafula, Eliot Talemwa and George Rwakabisha were granted bail by Kiryandongo Magistrate Court and released from Masindi Prison the following day, where they had been detained since 17 September. They are charged with “threatening violence” and their next hearing is scheduled for 12 November 2020 at Kiryandongo Magistrate Court.

On 15 October 2020, land rights defenders Fred Mwawula, Ramu Ndahimana, Samuel Kusiima, Martin Munyansia, Martin Haweka, Amos Wafula, Eliot Talemwa and George Rwakabisha were granted bail by Kiryandongo Magistrate Court and released from Masindi Prison the following day, where they had been detained since 17 September. They are charged with “threatening violence” and their next hearing is scheduled for 12 November 2020 at Kiryandongo Magistrate Court.

On 15 October 2020, land rights defenders Fred Mwawula, Ramu Ndahimana, Samuel Kusiima, Martin Munyansia, Martin Haweka, Amos Wafula, Eliot Talemwa and George Rwakabisha were granted bail by Kiryandongo Magistrate Court and released from Masindi Prison the following day, where they had been detained since 17 September. They are charged with “threatening violence” and their next hearing is scheduled for 12 November 2020 at Kiryandongo Magistrate Court.

On 30 August 2020, women human rights defenders Malhasan Yahya, Asya Adris, Kemisa Mariam and Sophia Gala, and human rights defenders Jamal Adris, Bakhit Hussein, Abdallah Idris and Walid Khalid were assaulted by several unidentified individuals armed with machetes, hoes and sticks in Kakerenge village, Wakiso District. Some of them have been severely injured and require intensive care. The defenders have filed a complaint at Kasangati police station and an investigation has been opened.

Land rights defenders Godfrey Ssebisolo, Erias Wanjala and Fred Mwawula reported that on 12 March their houses, located in Kisalanda village, were bulldozed by Great Season Company Limited. The defenders further reported that company agents made death threats against their families and refused to explain why the houses were being destroyed. The demolition took place on the same day the defenders were released on bail following their arrest two weeks earlier.