Monday, September 21, 2020

More misuse of courts-martial in [drum roll] Uganda

Uganda is apparently the world's record-holder when it comes to using courts-martial to try civilians. Consider this jaw-dropper: "Since the start of the second phase of disarmament in November 2004, the UPDF 3rd Division Court Martial has concluded over 500 cases of unlawful possession of firearms by civilians in Karamoja." Details on the latest cases can be found here.

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