“This judgment risks legitimizing Uganda’s well-documented record of torture instead of eradicating it,” Asiimwe said, adding that the ruling prioritized the completion of criminal trials over the absolute prohibition of torture.

“By lining up behind a candidate, we feel it is more inclined in creating issues within our communities, including violence… we are saying electoral commission should reconsider and turn this election into a separate ballot, rather than lining up behind a particular candidate for the sake of unity and patriotism of Ugandans,” Oyat said.

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched its 70th anniversary celebrations under the theme “Resist Lawlessness-The Struggle Continues” to reaffirm its commitment to upholding...

The display of the compiled registers will take place on July 13th and 14th, 2026. During this period, residents are encouraged to verify their details and identify deceased persons, underage individuals, and non-residents who may have been incorrectly included on the register.

"We condemn last week's violence against protesters who gathered in the capital Kinshasa to oppose what they regard to be attempts to amend the Constitution," the statement read in part.

Captain Reyes noted that the mission’s core aim is to enhance host nations’ ability to manage disasters independently while strengthening collective regional capacity.

“Any person who has carried him as the party leader shall be individually responsible for their harmful actions unless he or she has been given that mandate by the party leader’s conference, through the rightful process,” Oyat said.

In 2024 alone, at least 1,945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the highest casualty levels recorded in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, and Burkina Faso.

The ULS demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Advocate Lukwago within 24 hours, full disclosure of his whereabouts and condition, and a public commitment that lawyers will not be targeted for carrying out their professional duties.

Filmmaker Christopher Mogal Muchwa, who had previously filmed Gongondyo, called for greater community engagement and more effective use of storytelling to influence public attitudes.

“I am therefore using the powers as the President of the Uganda's People's Congress. I am going to be calling a National Council meeting this Saturday. We’re going to be discussing the status of the Ugandan People's Congress. We’re also going to be discussing the conduct of the last general election and UPC’s response to that,” Akena noted.

“The population of 45 million citizens if not properly planned for, the peace that you have worked so hard to achieve will be lost. There is no person that can be governed if they are hungry,” Kavuma said.