President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday pardoned and ordered the immediate release of 19 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who were recently sentenced by the Military Court on charges of treachery. After serving 29 days in prison (after the sentencing), the President, exercising his mandate under Article 121(1a) of the …
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Toronto’s streets are filled with Uber drivers hustling day and night, delivering food and passengers across the city. But what many users don’t see is the dark side of this ride-sharing giant. Today, we’re diving into the shocking realities of what it’s like to work as an Uber driver or …
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Supreme court judge Dr Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye has fled to exile, fearing for her life due to ongoing threats, according to documents obtained by URN. The documents, including a series of emails, written by Washington-based law firm Covington & Burling LLP outline the situation in which Kisaakye is living. “Justice …
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Kenya has long been regarded as a beacon of refuge for political dissidents and activists from neighboring countries. However, recent incidents involving Ugandan human rights activists and opposition leaders cast doubt on this reputation. Increasing allegations of harassment, abductions, and deportations have created a chilling environment for those seeking safety …
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Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, has called for a fair legal process for her husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye, denouncing his trial in a Ugandan military court as unjust and politically motivated. She emphasized that Besigye, a former presidential candidate and retired colonel, has not owned a firearm in over …
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Erias Lukwago, the lawyer representing Dr Kizza Besigye has objected to charging his client with crimes allegedly committed outside the country. Speaking moments after the General Court Martial Chairman Brigadier Freeman Mugabe read out the charge sheet that listed four counts on which Besigye and Haji Obed Lutale have been …
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The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, to Luzira Prison on charges of robbery. Alien Skin was arrested on Wednesday following chaos at Nsambya Hospital that reportedly resulted in the assault of two doctors and a security guard. The incident stemmed from …
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Lawyer Robert Rutaro has withdrawn a civil suit he had filed against the Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde for expelling the Attorney General and Solicitor General representatives from the ULS Council. Rutaro on Wednesday through his lawyers of MC Ford Advocates withdrew the suit in a notice submitted before …
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Besigye was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and forcibly returned to Uganda. He appeared on Wednesday before the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial on four counts related to security and was remanded to Luzira prison until December 2, 2024. Kyagulanyi strongly condemned Besigye’s arrest and detention. He described …
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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have announced that Dr. Kizza Besigye, the veteran opposition leader, will be arraigned before the General Court Martial this morning. “Go to Makindye Court Martial today at 11 am; you will find the answer you need,” said Brig. Felix Kulaigye, the UPDF spokesperson, when contacted …
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