Used to prosecuting civilians, Uganda’s military courts help entrench repression ahead of the 2026 elections.

Used to prosecuting civilians, Uganda’s military courts help entrench repression ahead of the 2026 elections.
These were the updates from the 2025 English-language election debate for Thursday, April 17.
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