Uganda opposition lawyer detained after move against army chief

Africanews | 16-06-2026 09:24am |

Erias Lukwago, a prominent Ugandan opposition lawyer and former mayor of Kampala, has been detained by security forces following his preparations to initiate legal action against the army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This incident has raised alarms regarding political repression in Uganda, particularly as the nation approaches a significant legal confrontation. The circumstances surrounding Lukwago's detention are being closely monitored by various stakeholders, highlighting the ongoing tensions within the country's political landscape.

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