NEWS AND WEB RESOURCES ABOUT UGANDA AND NORTHERN UGANDA WORTH READING

The Daily Monitor

The Daily Monitor has been a privately owned independent national newspaper since 1992. It covers all African news but especially focuses on business, politics and culture in Uganda.

New Vision
New Vision is a government-owned national newspaper with in-depth reporting from every region in Uganda. It covers all industries in Uganda and has original content and reporting. Neutral coverage is not guaranteed.

All Africa.com
This pan-African portal posts news articles from 125 major local and regional services across Africa.

Kevin Sites, Yahoo's "In the Hot Zone"
Kevin Sites traveled through Uganda from October 16 to 24, 2005. His blog and video entries take a local perspective, bringing the stories of individuals and families to the broader international public. His Web page, hosted by Yahoo, also offers an array of news links and public welfare sites for Uganda.

Survey for War-Affected Youth (SWAY)
SWAY-Uganda is a not-for-profit group currently documenting the extent of abuse and humanitarian problems in the northern, rebel-held territory. Through its documentation, SWAY explores the short- and long-term consequences for youth involved in militant groups -- specifically those children who were forced to join the Lord's Resistance Army against their will.

Human Rights Watch in Uganda
This site features the latest articles and reports from local and international rights organizations. It also reports on larger news events from the standpoint of human rights issues. You can find information about any country in the world at HRW, and it is translated into 19 languages.

UNICEF
The United Nations organization has been working to fight global poverty and inequalities, and to promote health and child protection for more than 60 years and in more than 191 countries. In Uganda, UNICEF is specifically working to help women and children affected by conflict and HIV/AIDS. The UNICEF Web site provides useful, up-to-date social and political statistics on Uganda.

Doctors Without Borders (DWB)
The medical humanitarian organization, founded in 1971, serves in more than 70 countries. DWB provides care during conflict and in the aftermath of emergencies. DWB provides yearly reports on its service in Uganda, highlighting improvements and needs, especially in the northern region of the country.

CARE Uganda
CARE is a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty, supports women's safety and rights, and helps expand infrastructure in areas of need.

International Criminal Court
The ICC in The Hague provides up-to-date information about trials, public records and press releases concerning human rights abuses and the court's criminal investigations into war crimes. The site can be viewed in French and English.