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    Erias Lukwago Sent Back to Prison as Court Defers Bail Ruling

    "The magistrate has informed us that her ruling is not ready. She has taken note of all the health concerns we raised. She also said she was concerned about the large crowd in court and did not wish to reconvene everyone simply to announce that the ruling was not ready. She further indicated that she intends to write a more detailed ruling on the matter," Sseggona said.

    Besigye Legal Defense Team Demands Unconditional Release of Karua

    We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the detention of Senior Counsel Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport on 22nd June 2026, where she is being held incommunicado, denied all contact with counsel, with the defense team, and with her own family, pending an unlawful deportation to the Republic of Kenya,” the statement read in part.

    PFF Alleges Karua’s Denial of Entry is a Calculated Move to Undermine Besigye’s Legal Defence

    “To ensure that our leaders are completely isolated from robust legal representation, the state has denied entry to our international lead counsel, Senior Counsel Martha Karua, at Entebbe International Airport. By blocking an international jurist, the regime has signaled its absolute contempt for international legal standards and regional protocols,” the statement read in part.

    Electoral Commission Announces Dates for LC and Women’s Council Elections

    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.

    Electoral Commission Announces Roadmap for LC I, LC II and Women Council Elections

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has today announced the official roadmap for the 2026 Administrative Units Elections, setting the stage for the election of Village...

    Joyce Baagala Launches Rooted Life Foundation on World Sickle Cell Day

    World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19th to increase public awareness of the disease and the challenges faced by patients and their families.

    UJA Condemns Torture of Journalists in Western Uganda

    Kirunda added that while in police detention, Twinamatsiko was allegedly subjected to acts of torture in form of harsh beating, knocking against the wall, neck strangulation, nose squeezing, stomach punching, head hitting by some police constables lasting for about 30 minutes, hence leaving him in serious pain with sustained bodily injuries on one of his eyes.

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