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Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

A self-declared "king" of Germany and three of his senior "subjects" have been arrested and their group banned for attempting to overthrow the state.Peter Fitzek, 59, was among those arrested in morning raids across seven states on Tuesday, which involved about 800 securit

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Have Bobi Wine and Mpuuga Crossed the Rubicon?

Have Bobi Wine and Mpuuga Crossed the Rubicon?

Just days after a choreographed public appearance meant to foster reconciliation, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, and former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Region, Mathias Mpuuga, appear to have reached a political breaking point—with f

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Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail terms

Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail terms

BBC | Hong Kong has released four former opposition lawmakers who were among dozens of pro-democracy leaders jailed under the city's controversial National Security Law( NSL).The four - Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan - had pleaded guilty and were each sent

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Ssemakadde Finally Breaks Silence on Secret Talks With Jailed Lawyer Kiiza Eron

Ssemakadde Finally Breaks Silence on Secret Talks With Jailed Lawyer Kiiza Eron

During a recent Twitter Spaces discussion, exiled lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde was asked to explain claims that he had told jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza to apologize to powerful people in the government and military to regain his freedom.

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Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.

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State Seeks Court Approval To Hack Dr Kizza Besigye’s Phone

State Seeks Court Approval To Hack Dr Kizza Besigye’s Phone

The Ugandan government has petitioned the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court for permission to access and extract electronic data from phones belonging to jailed Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and two of his associates.

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M7 Jailed & Forgoten: The Prison Nightmare That Nearly Ended His Journey

M7 Jailed & Forgoten: The Prison Nightmare That Nearly Ended His Journey

History is written by the victors, but sometimes, the truth slips through the cracks, carried by those who lived it.In Joan Kategaya’s memoir, Reflections of Resilience, a gripping tale unfolds, one that begins

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High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete

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Human Rights Lawyer Accuses Government of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Human Rights Lawyer Accuses Government of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Lawyer and human rights activist Sarah Bireete has expressed concern over what she sees as an increase in cyber harassment in Uganda.In a post on her X account, Bireete accused the government of tapping phone call

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"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist Sarah Bireete has accused the government of illegally tapping phone calls and leaking private conversations to the public.She expressed her concerns on her X account, calli

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