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Ugandan Court Grants Bail Amid Election Controversy

1/28/2026

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  • Detention on December 30 led an Ugandan court to grant bail to Sarah Bireete, head of Centre for Constitutional Governance, on January 28.
  • She faced charges of unlawful disclosure of voters' information.
  • The court framed the bail decision as addressing concerns over government repression.
  • Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni won the election with 71.6% of the vote.
  • Bobi Wine rejected the results.