Tag: Killing

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

International

UN Reports at Least 47 Killed in Gang Attack...

The attackers then pursued more than 50 residents who had sought refuge in a Protestant church. After forcing them out, they executed 22 people in the church courtyard and 12 others behind the church.

International

UN Condemns Deadly Crackdown on DRC Protesters

"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.

Crime

Thief Lynched by Angry Mob, Five Escape in Bulange

Several incidents involving thieves being killed in Kampala have surfaced, reflecting ongoing issues with crime and mob justice in the region.

Security

Hezbollah Kills Six IDF Soldiers in Southern Lebanon

Israel has vowed to push Hezbollah away from the border and restore security to its communities near the boundary after over a year of deadly rocket and drone fire exchange from the Hezbollah fighting group that forced the evacuation of about 60,000 people in the north of the country.

Crime

KENYA: Mentally Ill Man Slices Wife in Mbeere South

Police in Mbeere South sub-county are investigating circumstances under which a 26-year-old man hacked his 24-year-old wife to death...

Crime

Lira Police Investigate Shooting Dead of Two Mobile Money...

Despite the killings, the police are trying to do all it takes to bring these crime committers to books of law to deter further killing of people.

Crime

Kalisizo Local Community Decries Machete-Wielding Thugs Targeting New Motorcycles

The police have done their best to curb this problem; however, they called for additional manpower from other security agencies because the problem has spiraled out of control.

National News

NIRA Set to Register Children Born during LRA Captivity...

NIRA's standard registration process requires a child to present parental identification. However, in this situation, many parents were killed during the conflict, and others have no official IDs themselves.

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