Uganda Court Releases Prominent Rights Activist on Bail

Uganda court releases prominent rights activist on bail

A Ugandan court on Wednesday released on bail a prominent rights activist whose detention was seen by campaign groups as part of a widespread crackdown on dissent ahead of the country's general election that was held on January 15.

Uganda court releases rights activist on bail

A court in Uganda has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a leading human rights activist detained ahead of the country’s general election.

Prominent Ugandan Activist Released Amid Pre-Election Crackdown

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Uganda court releases prominent rights activist on bail - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

A Ugandan court on Wednesday released on bail a prominent human rights activist whose detention was seen by campaign groups as part of a widespread crackdown on dissent ahead of the country’s general election, held on Jan. 15. Sarah Bireete, who heads the Centre for Constitutional Governance, a Kampala-based pressure group, was detained on Dec. 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register to be used in the poll. She was later charged …

BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer Sarah Bireete Granted Bail After Weeks in Luzira Prison - The Witness Uganda

Human rights lawyer and prominent civic activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been granted bail several weeks after her arrest and remand to Luzira Prison in a case that ignited intense public debate and deep concern among civil society actors both locally and internationally. Dr. Bireete was released on bail on Wednesday morning after the court set non-cash sureties of Shs10 mi…

Court Grants Bail to Dr. Sarah Bireete

Kampala- Buganda Chief Magistrates Court, has released on bail Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is facing charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. Sarah Bireete in court (courtesy photo) On granted Bireete bail, Grade one Magistrate, Sarah Jatiko made a finding that the applicant fulfilled all the bail conditions inc…