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Kenya Knew About Arrest Of Opposition Figure: Uganda Govt

The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with the knowledge of Nairobi, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.

International Business Times

‘Those women are the embodiment of resilience’: how refugees in Uganda are building a future filled with hope

For displaced women in Uganda, finding safety is just the start of a journey that ultimately leads to developing the skills needed to thrive

The Guardian - UK

Kenya investigates alleged kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Besigye

Kenyan authorities were on Thursday investigating the alleged abduction from Nairobi of the prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he appeared at a military court in Kampala.

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Ugandan Opposition Figure Denies Charges In Military Court Appearance

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye faces charges after reappearing in court following a mysterious disappearance in Nairobi. Besigye's legal troubles ...

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Besigye Kidnapping: Uganda President's Doctor Turned Rival

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been arrested multiple times, pepper-sprayed, faced spurious charges of rape and treason, and once fled the country in fear of his life.

International Business Times

Uganda’s Kizza Besigye ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya, taken to military court

Opposition leader’s wife says he was seized in Nairobi, is being held in Kampala and calls for his immediate release.

Al Jazeera

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail

The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he was kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and is being held in a Ugandan military jail

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Ugandan Opposition Figure Besigye 'Kidnapped', Says Wife

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was "kidnapped" in Kenya and is being held in a Kampala military jail, according to his wife, a top UN official.

International Business Times

WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'

The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in other regions of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda

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Eight countries pledge to ban corporal punishment in ‘fundamental shift’ for children

Panama, Uganda, Sri Lanka and Czech Republic among those newly committing to totally prohibit violence against under-18s

The Guardian - UK

14 people killed when lightning hits a church in a remote refugee camp in Uganda

Fourteen people were killed when lightning struck a church in a refugee camp in northern Uganda, according to police

The Independent UK

14 Killed By Lightning Strike During Prayer Service In Uganda

Tragic lightning strike at Palabek refugee camp in Uganda claims 14 lives and injures 34 during a prayer service, highlighting the need for safety measures.

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From period poverty to gender-based violence: how women refugees in Uganda are standing up for their rights

International charity ActionAid has been working with women and young activists in refugee settlements who are advocating for their communities, fostering leadership skills and creating economic opportunities

The Guardian - UK

Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC

The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute

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Uganda struggles to feed more than 1.7 million refugees as international support dwindles

Many refugees in Uganda are struggling to get by without the food assistance they once depended on

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‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile

Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee

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LRA rebel commander jailed in Uganda for war crimes in landmark case

Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for war crimes including murder, rape, enslavement, torture and kidnap.

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Former LRA Commander Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

Former LRA rebel commander sentenced to 40 years in prison for brutal crimes. Joseph Kony remains at large. Victim disappointment over perceived leniency.

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Ex-commander of a Ugandan rebel group has been sentenced to 40 years in prison

A former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels was sentenced by a court in Uganda on Friday to 40 years in prison for brutal crimes committed by the group during its insurgency that started in the 1980s

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Uganda sentences LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years for war crimes

Landmark trial marks first time Lord’s Resistance Army member has been brought to justice in the East African country.

The Guardian - UK

Growth the size of a melon: a scrotum-swelling disease threatening thousands

Efforts to eradicate the disfiguring mosquito-borne infection lymphatic filariasis are advancing, but it is still rife in 51 countries

The Independent UK

`See Her Be Her' documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women's baseball worldwide

In the upcoming “See Her Be Her” documentary, sports photographer Jean Fruth and her team chronicle seven standout female baseball players doing more than just playing the game in their corners of the world spanning the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Cuba and Uganda

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Fuel Truck Explosion Kills 11 In Uganda

Tragic fuel truck explosion in Uganda claims 11 lives, including children, highlighting the risks of approaching distressed fuel trucks.

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Police say 11 are killed when a gasoline truck explodes near Uganda's capital

Police in Uganda say least 11 people including children were killed when a fuel truck exploded next to a highway on Tuesday

International Business Times

Uganda Fuel Truck Explosion Kills At Least 10

A fuel truck ran out of control and exploded into flames near the Ugandan capital on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, a local official told AFP. The impoverished East African country has witnessed several similar disasters in recent years as people rushed to steal fuel from tankers involved in…

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