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Lawyers concerned over extra-judicial killings

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Lawyers Association – UMLA has condemned the extra judicial killings of terrorism suspects in the country. The call comes at the time when at least eight suspected terrorists have been shot dead under suspicious circumstances by security officers during counter terrorism …

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Security stepped up in Albertine region after ADF attacks

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security operatives in the Albertine region have cautioned residents settling on the shores of lake Albert that is bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo to be more vigilant following the twin bombings that happened in Kampala on Tuesday. Two explosions rocked Kampala on Tuesday; …

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Suit seeking to stop consecration of Bishop Loum withdrawn

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two aggrieved members of the laity have withdrawn their court case seeking to stop the consecration of Rev. Geoffrey Loum as 8th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Uganda. Rev. Loum was elected by the House of Bishops at Lweza Training and Conference Centre …

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Liverpool whips Arteta’s Arsenal

✳ Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0 Liverpool, UK | ARSENAL.COM | Arsenal’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end as they suffered a heavy defeat at Anfield today. The game unravelled for Arsenal in the second half, after a promising opening half hour or so, in which they played with the …

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Watford humiliate Ole’s Man United

✳ Watford 4 Man United 1 London, UK | WATFORDFC.COM | Goals from Joshua King, Ismaïla Sarr, João Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis powered Watford to a famous 4-1 win over 20-time English champions Manchester United at Vicarage Road. Sarr made up for an earlier penalty miss with a powerful strike …

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UPDF: Two suspected Jie warriors killed in fire exchange

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two suspected Jie warriors have been killed in a fire exchange with the UPDF in Kotido district. The exchange took place in Namaire Village in Kalosarich near Toror Hills in Panyangara Sub County yesterday afternoon. According to the UPDF Spokesperson for 3rd Infantry Division, …

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Dr. Ayume: Do not rush school reopening

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The chairperson of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Charles Ayume has advised the education ministry not to rush adecision to reopen schools until the safety of learners and other people in the sector is guaranteed. The MP Koboko Municipality made the remarks at Kololo …

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