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Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Molly Katanga’s case has brought to light a troubling pattern within Uganda's justice system, where individuals seeking medical care are often denied bail and left to suffer in custody.Katanga, the widow of Henr

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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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How California's Proposition 36 Changed Shoplifting for Two Thieves

How California's Proposition 36 Changed Shoplifting for Two Thieves

The Seal Beach Police Department in California released video footage of how the newly passed Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two alleged thieves accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.Why It MattersThe incident under

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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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Details Shows What Killed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya; Hospital Gives More Updates

Details Shows What Killed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya; Hospital Gives More Updates

A wave of grief and shock swept through Uganda on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as news broke that Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya had passed away at the age of 36 at Rubaga Hospital.Despite medical efforts to s

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Kelly Holmes says being a gay solider during military ban led to ’30 years of trauma’

Kelly Holmes says being a gay solider during military ban led to ’30 years of trauma’

Dame Kelly Holmes has said the gay military ban caused her ’30 years of trauma’. (Matt McNulty/Getty)Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes has said that being a gay soldier during the pre-2000 military ban on LGBTQ+ personnel in the UK caused her “30

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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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