Rights groups and political opponents have long accused Museveni’s government of using military courts to intimidate and silence dissenters during his nearly four-decade rule
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The blast occurred in the Munyonyo suburb as crowds gathered to celebrate Martyrs’ Day, which commemorates Christians killed for their faith in the 19th century
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Kenyan and Ugandan activists describe sexual assault by Tanzanian officers after their arrest in Dar es Salaam.
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Ugandan military cut ties with Germany citing credible intelligence against Ambassador Mathias Schauer.
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Agather Atuhaire, who was later found at the border between the two countries, told the BBC she was blindfolded, violently stripped and sexually assaulted by people in plain clothes
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Uganda’s military warns EU diplomats of subversive acts amid upcoming elections and political unrest.
Ugandan military accuses EU diplomats of plotting Read More »
Atuhaire, head of Uganda’s Agora Centre for Research, had traveled to Tanzania with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi to show solidarity with Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu
Ugandan activist found at Tanzanian border with signs of torture Read More »
The three-year deal will also support infrastructure projects in health, transport, and energy
Uganda signs $800M deal with Islamic Development Bank Read More »
The law, which reintroduces a practice that had been in place for the past two decades, has faced heavy criticism from opposition politicians and human rights groups
Uganda approves law allowing military tribunals for civilians Read More »
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
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