Ugandan Authorities Weaponize Justice System Against Opposition Leader Muwanga Kivumbi Amid Growing Military Crackdown on Dissent

Ugandan authorities have escalated their campaign against political opposition by bringing what human rights observers describe as "abusive and politically motivated" criminal charges against Muwanga Kivumbi, a prominent leader within the country’s primary opposition party. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on July 30, 2026, that the charges—which include "inciting violence" and "managing an unlawful society"—appear […]

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