Uganda court releases rights activist on bail
A Ugandan court has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist, who was detained prior to the country's general election.
A Ugandan court has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist, who was detained prior to the country's general election.
Sarah Bireete, the head of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) based in Kampala, was arrested on December 30. Her arrest followed her questioning of the accuracy of the voter register, leading to charges related to the alleged unlawful disclosure of voter information.
On Wednesday, Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko authorized her release, confirming that she had fulfilled all the necessary conditions for bail.
A Ugandan court has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist, who was detained prior to the country's general election.
Bireete's arrest has been criticized by various rights organizations, which argue that it is part of a larger effort to suppress dissent ahead of the January 15 election. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch advocated for her prompt release, while the CCG stated that she was targeted for her defense of marginalized groups' rights.
The election results declared President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, as the winner with 71.6% of the vote. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has contested these results and is reportedly in hiding, as per military sources.
The Ugandan government refutes claims by opposition figures and human rights groups that it employs security forces to mute dissent.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
