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Uganda plans law to bring back military trials for civilians

Protesters at an anti-corruption demonstration in Kampala on 10 February 2025. AFP - BADRU KATUMBA

Uganda’s government says it is planning to reintroduce military trials for civilians through a new law, despite a Supreme Court ruling in January that banned the practice.

The draft law is awaiting cabinet approval before being presented to parliament, Justice Minister Nobert Mao told lawmakers on Thursday.

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