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Fresh Trouble for Museveni as Ugandans Demand to Know Why He Appointed a Foreign Judge

Fresh Trouble for Museveni as Ugandans Demand to Know Why He Appointed a Foreign Judge

President Yoweri Museveni is facing fresh criticism following concerns over his appointment of judges with foreign training. Professor Christopher Mbaziira questioned why Museveni chose to appoint such judges, despite their rulings sometimes going against the go

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Tension in Kampala as Martha Karua Confronts Uganda Prisons Boss Over Besigye’s Detention

Tension in Kampala as Martha Karua Confronts Uganda Prisons Boss Over Besigye’s Detention

Kenyan politician and senior counsel Martha Karua has arrived in Uganda, leading a legal team and members of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) in demanding the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale.

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Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

The absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial today has intensified speculation about his legal fate following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.

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Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Lawyer Jude Byabakama recently addressed the media at the Uganda Law Society headquarters in Kampala, raising important points about the role of the court martial in handling cases involving military personnel.Acc

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"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale raised critical concerns over the impartiality of the General Court Martial (GCM) in their ongoing trial.They argued that the nature of the tribunal, be

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Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

The state has strongly opposed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team seeking reference to the Constitutional Court for interpretation of critical matters regarding his ongoing trial at the General Court Martial.

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Brig. Freeman Mugabe: Court Martial has Power to Prosecute Crimes Committed Outside Uganda

Brig. Freeman Mugabe: Court Martial has Power to Prosecute Crimes Committed Outside Uganda

The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye, Kampala, has ruled that it holds the authority to prosecute crimes committed outside of Uganda.The ruling follows a case where the military court’s jurisdiction was

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Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Tension was high at the General Court Martial in Makindye as Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale appeared for their ongoing trial.The case, centered on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, took a dramatic turn earlier this month when UPD

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More Trouble at Makindye Court as Government Introduces Another Key Suspect in the Case

More Trouble at Makindye Court as Government Introduces Another Key Suspect in the Case

The General Court Martial in Makindye has resumed hearings in the high-profile case against Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obed Lutale, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms.The prosecutors allege that the duo was found in possession of

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Bad News For Museveni As Court Expose Military's Rejection Of Martha Karua Despite Legal Certificate

Bad News For Museveni As Court Expose Military's Rejection Of Martha Karua Despite Legal Certificate

Bad News For Museveni As Court Exposes Military's Rejection Of Martha Karua Despite Legal Certificate.The General Court Martial's decision to reject Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua has exposed significant flaws in Ugan

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