Relatives of 18 missing NUP supporters storm High court
KAMPALA. Relatives of the 18 missing supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have stormed the High court civil division in Kampala demanding their immediate release. The majority of whom are women and children contend that the continued detention of their people allegedly by the agents of the government is unlawful, and illegal, and constitutes a violation of their fundamental human rights enshrined under the constitution.The missing people are, John Bosco Kibalama, John Damulira, Shafik Wangolo, Martin Lukwago, Michael Semudu, Musisi Mbowa, Vincent Nalumoso, Dennis Zimbula, Muhammad Kanatta, George Katumba, Moses Mbabazi, Yuda Ssempijja, Alphat Mugumya, Peter Kitya, Mustapha Muwemba, Hassan Mubiru, Isma Ssesaazi, and Godfrey Kisembo.In their application, the relatives argue that the government's conduct is a flagrant dereliction of their human rights obligations to respect, uphold, and promote their fundamental human rights and freedoms. They are seeking compensation […]
