Civilians

Green Uganda Lights military trials for civilians despite the court decision Aitrend

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Green Uganda Lights military trials for civilians despite the court decision Aitrend

Kampala, Uganda – In January, Eron Kiza, a human rights lawyer, represented the opposition chief and quadruple presidential candidate Kizza Besigye at the military court. The soldiers blocked his entry and ordered him to sit in a different section. Kiza refused. They withdrew him with force and a few minutes later, he was arrested and … Read more

Civilians remain imprisoned by Ugandan military courts, despite the decision of the Supreme Court Aitrend

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Civilians remain imprisoned by Ugandan military courts, despite the decision of the Supreme Court Aitrend

District of Wakiso, Uganda – the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled in January that prosecution by civilians in the military courts were unconstitutional. When this happened, Ann was ecstatic. Her brother was four years old in pre -trial detention. For her, the decision meant that it would be free in a few days. He had … Read more