Diplomatic Rift: Germany Denies Uganda’s Claims of Envoy’s Rebel Links
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations that its ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer, is involved in subversive activities. Earlier this week, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the suspension of all ongoing defense and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following accusations directed at Ambassador Schauer. “We
Ugandan Security Forces Accuse German Ambassador of Undiplomatic Conduct Linked to Rebel Activity
Uganda’s security forces have accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in undiplomatic conduct allegedly tied to rebel activities, Daily Star has learned. Over the past several months, security and intelligence agencies have arrested and interrogated multiple suspects connected to organized armed rebellion, plots to bomb public areas, and economic
Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
Bobi Wine: Eddie Mutwe is rotting away, he was forced to salute Museveni’s picture every day
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of his bodyguard Edward Ssebuufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe, following what he describes as severe torture. Earlier this week, Mutwe was formally charged with aggravated robbery,
UHRC orders CDF to release NUP’s Edie Mutwe
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has directed the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to immediately release Edward Ssebuufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe. The commission warned that failure to comply could result in the CDF being held in contempt under Article 53(1)(d) of the Constitution. In
