KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi. “As we are still grappling …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform-NUP has called upon people from across the world to continue exerting pressure on the government of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to release Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye a four-time challenger to Museveni has been in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has opposed the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale from Luzira Prison, arguing that their continued detention is lawful and in compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision. The Attorney General presented this opposition before Civil Division Judge Dr. Douglas Singiza, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has admitted that the situation of the former presidential candidate, Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye is alarming. This was during Tuesday’s plenary sitting in which the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among questioned the government side about steps taken to comply with the Supreme …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded five women on charges of being a common nuisance. They are: Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, Shadiya Namubiru and Phionah Kabayinza. The group which was wearing blue and white T-shirts with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has petitioned the High Criminal Division of the High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale. In the application filed on Wednesday, Byanyima is seeking orders requiring the …
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The issues blocking his way to freedom COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Supreme Court in a landmark case ruled on Jan. 31 that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. “ All charges or criminal trials or pending trials involving civilians must immediately cease and be transferred to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youth activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts. The activists claim that the judiciary’s inaction and silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a longtime government critic and four-time presidential candidate, is facing new charges before the General Court Martial. These charges, which include offenses ranging from treachery to unlawful possession of firearms, have garnered attention due to the political implications surrounding Besigye’s activism. Besigye …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UPDF General Court Martial has further remanded Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and two of his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oula, who are jointly charged with treachery. The Military Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, remanded the accused until …
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