MPs call for the protection of the rights of journalists

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Members of Parliament called for the protection of the rights of journalists as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday.

The MPs included the vice chairperson of Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Media Martin Muzale, Wakiso district Woman MP Betty Naluyima, Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyinji, Mityana district Woman MP Joyce Bagala and Buhweju county MP Francis Mwijukye showed the need for journalists to perform their duties without intimidation or fear.

The Mityana district Woman MP Bagala said that on this day they honour the services of all journalists and that its sad that even though today is international press freedom day this is yet to be achieved.

Muwada Nkuyinji said that the continued violation of the rights of journalists is interpreted as a war crime that can be prosecuted and says all those who continue violating these rights risk getting prosecuted.

Mwijukye urged journalists to work in solidarity every time they are faced with challenges of violation of their rights.