The directive was issued during a heated plenary session on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after opposition legislators raised concerns over alleged human rights violations against Dr. Besigye and other inmates at Luzira.
Martin Ocen, a resident of Ngora Parish in Paimol Sub-county told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the renewed attacks have affected the normal lives of residents who now have to be indoors by 6 pm following a temporary curfew imposed in their area by security.
The directive followed reports of violent attacks against South Sudanese refugees in Wad Madani in Al Jazirah state in eastern Sudan, with the authorities in Juba saying the violence is being exacerbated by online reactions
Speaking at the ongoing Northern Uganda Peace Week Mao at Koboko Catholic Parish on Wednesday, Mao said that the leaders have failed to consult the electorate on issues affecting the district.
“On 19h January 2025, our client, in the execution of his duties, inspected a suspected dumping/degradation of the environment contrary to Section 55 of the National Environment Act Cap 181, Laws of Uganda that restricts the use of wetlands. Upon further inquiry, he found that the degradation was being orchestrated by Mrs. Arın Muhairwe, Deputy Inspector General of Government, who admitted to owning the land,” the letter obtained by our reporters reads in part.
Moses Ali Jjemba, an NRM carder and a resident of Mbogo Village in Kawempe North, said that he is contesting to bridge the political gaps in Kawempe North, which he seeks to fill.
