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Uganda's human rights crisis: Military vs. civilian courts

February 27, 2025

Ugandan authorities dropped treason charges against opposition leader Kizza Besigye in a military court, moving the case to a civilian tribunal. This shift follows criticism of military trials for civilians, deemed unconstitutional by Uganda's Supreme Court. The government's stance on these trials continues to impact the country's human rights situation.

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