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Danish journalist Klaus Thymann arrested in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda — Award-winning Danish environmental journalist, explorer and filmmaker Klaus Thymann…

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Joshua Cheptegei major project takes shape in Kapchorwa

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Danish journalist Klaus Thymann arrested in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda — Award-winning Danish environmental journalist, explorer and filmmaker Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala in a development that has attracted attention from international media and conservation circles. According to security sources, Thymann was taken into custody on Tuesday while following up on official clearance related to his conservation work in Uganda. He is currently being held at Kira Road Police Station and may later be transferred to Kasese District, where the matter under investigation reportedly originated. Authorities had not, by Tuesday evening, issued an official statement detailing the allegations against the journalist or confirming any charges. Preliminary…

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Besigye raises fair trial concerns in treason case

KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye on Tuesday raised concerns over the conduct of…

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Ex-UPDF officer Michael Katungi remanded over drug, firearms charges

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded former Uganda People's Defence Forces…

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Danish journalist Klaus Thymann arrested in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda — Award-winning Danish environmental journalist, explorer and filmmaker Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala in a development that has attracted attention from international media and conservation circles. According to security sources, Thymann was taken into custody on Tuesday while following up on official clearance related to his conservation work in Uganda. He is currently being held at Kira Road Police Station and may later be transferred to Kasese District, where the matter under investigation reportedly originated. Authorities had not, by Tuesday evening, issued an official statement detailing the allegations against the journalist or confirming any charges. Preliminary…

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U.S. Senator calls for review of security ties with Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Risch, has called…

U.S. sanctions Rwandan gold refinery bosses for smuggling DR Congo minerals

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Congo’s ‘living statue’ superfan brings Lumumba to the World Cup

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