The arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society leaders, political figures, and human rights advocates, who describe the move as an intimidation tactic ahead of the upcoming elections. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest, stating that Dr Bireete is currently…
Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, who has been missing for weeks following his abduction by UPDF soldiers from Masaka District earlier this month, has been charged with money laundering. He is accused of concealing Shs500 million. He finally appeared before the Masaka Magistrate’s Court, but the presiding magistrate, Abdallah Kayiza, remanded him until January 21, 2026, stating…
Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest from the Masaka Diocese, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, is currently in lawful custody under the detention of security forces, according to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The army confirmed that Fr. Ssekabira was arrested in connection with violent subversive activities against the state,…