Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
Summary
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed a law allowing civilians to be tried in military courts under specific conditions. This move comes after a previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional. Critics say the law could be used against political opponents.Key Facts
- President Museveni signed a new law allowing military trials for civilians under certain circumstances.
- The Supreme Court previously ruled a similar law unconstitutional in January.
- The new amendment requires military tribunals to have trained legal professionals and to be independent.
- Civilians can be tried in military courts if found with military items like weapons or uniforms.
- Opposition figures and activists argue that the law targets government critics.
- The Uganda Law Society plans to challenge the new amendment in court.
- Critics claim military courts have been used to silence opposition voices in the past.
- A notable case involved opposition figure Kizza Besigye, initially charged in a military court but later transferred to a civilian court.
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