"The 1995 Constitution of Uganda is clear. Article 29 guarantees every Ugandan the freedom of assembly, demonstration and peaceful protest. It does not say this right is reserved for the NRM or its new appendage, the PLU. It says every citizen," Lubega said.

The PFF leader expressed dissatisfaction with how Justice Emmanuel Baguma is handling the treason case, alleging judicial bias and prolonged detention without timely bail consideration. He further claimed that the evidence being presented by state witnesses against Besigye is fabricated, describing it as a product of a "pseudo-military operation" allegedly launched by the state with the intention of keeping Besigye in prison for life.

The directive follows a recent inspection in which none of the 30 commuter taxis assessed met basic safety and mechanical standards. Some of the vehicles reportedly had torn seats tied together with strings, while parts of their bodies were secured using ropes, raising concerns about their ability to transport passengers safely.

Gulu City authorities have welcomed the tournament, saying it will boost local business by increasing demand for accommodation, transport, and hospitality services during the two-week event.

For the EASF, the immediate challenge is turning political commitments into practical capacity. Its leadership wants the force to move beyond being a regional arrangement on paper and become a properly funded, politically supported and operationally ready mechanism capable of responding when crises emerge.

“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.

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