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Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by gulfer: 1:02pm On Dec 09, 2021
The military court in Uganda has convicted two soldiers for the killing of three people during protests last year.

The demonstration broke out following the arrest of then-presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, at a campaign rally.

The first soldier was sentenced to “life in prison for killing Grace Walungama at a vehicle repair shop – allegedly for being a protester.”

He also shot Hussein Ssenoga – a colleague who refused to help in the arrest.

The second soldier was a member of the Local Defence Unit – a paramilitary outfit operating under the army that has a reputation of being “quick to open fire.”

He received 35 years in prison for killing Ibrahim Kirevu – a man he was supposed to escort to a cell at a police station.

These are the first convictions related to killings by the security forces during last year’s protests. More than 50 people were killed over two days.

Police claimed that Bobi Wine had been arrested to prevent the gathering of crowds, as a coronavirus control measure.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
https://von.gov.ng/2021/12/09/ugandan-soldiers-jailed-for-killing-protesters/

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Re: Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by Nobody: 1:03pm On Dec 09, 2021
Nigeria should learn from Uganda.
Re: Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by YeyeGbami: 1:04pm On Dec 09, 2021
Nigeria army dey above the law.
Re: Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by chatinent: 1:07pm On Dec 09, 2021
But one country in Africa sends soldiers to shoot at civilians, and police at school children.
Re: Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by Jostoman: 2:28pm On Dec 09, 2021
Some people will be in panic mode now before 2023 grin
Re: Africa-ugandan Soldiers Jailed For Killing Protesters by Racoon(m): 2:41pm On Dec 09, 2021
Meanwhile, Nigerian Army are above the law in a democratic settings.

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