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NUP supporters lose bid to block trial in Army court
March 16, 2021 Some of the NUP supporters arrive at the army court
The High court has dismissed an application filed by 49 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, seeking to block their trial in the Army General Court Martial over illegal possession of ammunition.
Lady justice Esta Nambayo dismissed the application tody Tuesday on grounds that it lacks merit, saying the process leading to the arrest of the applicants and their subsequent prosecution in the military court was lawful.
Key among the applicants are music artist and NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi s best friend Ali Bukeni alias Nubian Li, Kyagulanyi s head of security Edward Ssebufu alias Eddie Mutwe among others. They were arrested on December 30, 2020, on their way to Kalangala district where Kyagulanyi was scheduled to holding his campaigns.
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March 15, 2021 Army patrolling the city streets
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has been arrested in downtown Kampala. Kyagulanyi and several members of the NUP were heading to the City Square to protest against the continued abduction, arrest and alleged killing of opposition supporters.
The army has since taken over the city security with several combat vehicles now seen patrolling the streets and sharpshooters taking positions on top of city buildings.
Kyagulanyi recently announced that he would lead peaceful demonstrations to challenge the abduction of NUP supporters, the trial of civilians in military courts, and the outcome of the January 14 presidential election which gave President Yoweri Museveni victory against 10 other candidates.