JUST IN: Journalists kicked out of army court hearing 28 NUP supporters

Monday, February 19, 2024
Journalists pictured at the gate of the Makindye-based General Court martial after they were ejected during hearing of bail applications of 28 detained opposition supporters on February 19, 2024. PHOTOS/ JULIET KIGONGO.
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  • Journalists kicked out of army court hearing 28 NUP supporters

Journalists have been ejected from Makindye-based General Court Martial where they had gone to cover hearing of bail applications by 28 detained supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) this morning.Court chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe did not give any reasons for kicking out the journalists.

The suspects who have been on remand on charges of unlawful possession of 13 explosive devices following their arrest in December 2020 (during presidential campaigns) have had several of their bail applications dismissed before by the army court on grounds that their sureties are not substantial.

Prosecution alleges that between November 2020 and May 12, 2021, in diverse areas of Jinja, Mbale, Kireka, Nakulabye, Kawempe, Nateete and Kampala Central, the accused were found in possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices which are ordinarily a monopoly of the defence forces.

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