The group of Activists speaking to Journalists in Kampala
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KAMPALA- Human Rights activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts.

According to the activists, the judiciary’s inaction and silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians, activists, and political dissidents in military courts across the country.

Their call to judicially follow the ongoing trial of Dr Kizza Besigye who was abducted in Nairobi-Kenya in November last year and subsequently produced for trial in the General Court Martial. His lawyer, Eron Kiiza, was also recently arrested at General Court Martial in Makindye, summarily tried and sentenced to nine months in prison which he was on his duty of representing his client.

Speaking to journalists in Kampala, activists led by Agather  Atuhaire condemned the practice of trying civilians in military courts, criticizing the Judiciary, led by Chief Justice Owiny Dollo, for its silence on the matter, which they believe is a clear violation of human rights.

George Victor Otieno, another activist, has urged the Supreme Court to expedite the delivery of judgment in the Attorney General vs. Michael Kabaziguruka appeal, and provide a clear timeline or explanation on the case’s status.

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Judith Nalukwago, another youth activist, has urged Ugandans to unite in demanding judiciary put an end to the rampant violations of the law and the persecution of government opponents and critics.

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The same group of activists last week were arrested in Kampala, while protesting against Aron Kiiza’s arrest, is a concerning trend in Uganda. The group was marching towards the High Court, carrying placards calling for Kiiza’s release; they were later produced in court and released on bail.

Last week the same group of activists, in protest against Aron Kiiza’s arrest, were arrested in Kampala marching towards the High Court in Kampala, carrying placards that called for his release. These were later produced in court and later released on court bail.

On Thursday yesterday, the same activists were barred from accessing the Supreme Court as they attempted to present a petition to Chief Justice Owiny Dollo, expressing concerns about the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial, particularly the case of lawyer Eron Kiiza.