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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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Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

In a dramatic turn of events at the General Court Martial in Kampala, veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Mr. Eron Kiiza, was forcefully arrested while representing his client in a case fraught with tension and controversy.

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Eron Kiiza Sentenced to 9 Months as Defence Lawyers Boycott Besigye Case

Eron Kiiza Sentenced to 9 Months as Defence Lawyers Boycott Besigye Case

KAMPALA – Chaotic scenes unfolded at the General Court Martial as Eron Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya prison for contempt of court.

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Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Armed military police burst into Makindye's General Court Martial at 3:28 PM Tuesday, forcefully escorting prominent attorney Eron Kiiza to face an unprecedented lightning trial. The distinguished lawyer, wearing handcuffs over his blue suit, stood bewildered as

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“She Locked Us Out While Torturing My Baby” – Father Tells Court Heartbreaking Story

“She Locked Us Out While Torturing My Baby” – Father Tells Court Heartbreaking Story

A housemaid has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for torturing a four-year-old girl in Kikoko Zone, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. Precious Tumuhirwe, 35, pleaded guilty to the charges after a phone recording revealed her brutal actions, including beati

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Law Society President Petitions Chief Justice Over Besigye's 'Unraveling' Military Trial.

Law Society President Petitions Chief Justice Over Besigye's 'Unraveling' Military Trial.

Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, has filed a petition with Uganda's Chief Justice Owiny Dollo. The petition challenges the prosecution of civilians in military courts, highlighting the recent detention of Kizza Besigye. Besigye was reported

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MPs Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana's Murder Trial Resumes

MPs Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana's Murder Trial Resumes

The pre-trial hearing for two Ugandan Members of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya and Allan Ssewanyana, is set to continue today at the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala. This case has attracted a lot of public interest due to the serious

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Ssemakadde in Trouble As Karamoja MPs Demand His Resignation Over Demeaning Remarks Against DPP

Ssemakadde in Trouble As Karamoja MPs Demand His Resignation Over Demeaning Remarks Against DPP

A group of Members of Parliament from the Karamoja sub-region is demanding the resignation of Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), for allegedly using vulgar and derogatory language against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane

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Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

(Kampala) – Uganda’s prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris

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