Ugandan military court grants bail to some opposition activists, keeps others in jail 26 May 2021 - 12:14 By Elias Biryabarema But critics say nearly all civilian cases handled by military courts involve political opposition. Some defendants face treason charges. Image: 123RF/STOCK STUDIO 44
A Ugandan court released on bail on Tuesday 17 of 35 opposition activists detained since the start of the year in what activists have described as a crackdown on dissent linked to a January election.
The group, all supporters of singer-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine, were originally detained on Dec. 30 for violating Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings.
When a civilian court ordered their release, their case was transferred to a military court, where they then faced firearms charges after police said they found four bullets at the home of one of the 32 men.
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Saturday January 09 2021
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As of Thursday, the NUP presidential candidate did not have any of his private guards as most of them have been arrested, some killed or scared off the trail.
NUP party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi says although their expenditure has gone up towards the end of the campaign period, the party is working around finishing the race strong.
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On Thursday, the police arrested the last members of National Unity Platform (NUP) party presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine’s campaign team.
The 17 remaining members who had escaped were arrested at Kakoli Village in Budaka District, handcuffed and taken to Mbale Central Police Station.
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Friday January 08 2021
some of the National Unity Platform supporters before Masaka Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise before being released on January 7,2021. PHOTO/ MALIK FAHAD JJINGO
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At least 46 supporters and campaign team members of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi were on Thursday evening finally released after reappearing before Masaka Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise.
The accused were granted bail on Monday but remained in prison where they were reportedly being guarded by armed soldiers, according to their lawyers.
There have been attempts by NUP lawyers to secure their release since Monday, but all the efforts failed despite engaging prison authorities at Masaka Ssaza government Prison.