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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed the UPDF Act 2025 into law, sparking intense political and constitutional debate. The new law grants the military court martial authority to try civilians, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition. Our Ugandan partners at NBS have the full report on the implications of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces Act.
Museveni Signs UPDF Act 2025, Allowing Military Trials for Civilians
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