“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.
The DNA testing process was conducted by government forensic experts and overseen by Minister Balaam Barugahara. Also present during the release of the results were the Police Forensic Directorate and the Government Analytical Laboratory, including Director Andrew Mubiru and Kepher Kuchana Kateu.
On November 18, 2020, the Joint Security Task Force in Busoga North arrested Robert Kyagulanyi and Pastor Andrew Muwanguzi ahead of their rally at the Ssaza Grounds, Luuka town council, in Luuka district, which sparked off protests in some parts of Buganda where, according to the Uganda Police report, 54 people were killed and dozens were injured.
Kyagulanyi will head to Kisoro on Monday, November 11, 2024, and Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to campaign for the NUP flag bearer Salim Sultana for the Kisoro Woman MP by election.
“Our leadership trainings will be broad, and our students will be trained in leadership classes, communication skills, conflict management, and human rights, among others.”