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| February 20, 2026
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(By Sammie Decoldo) Kampala — Police have detained prominent human rights campaigner and lawyer Sarah Bireete, head of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, amid escalating political tensions ahead of the January 15 general election. Authorities confirmed that Bireete is in custody and will be arraigned in court in due course, though the charges against her have not been disclosed. The arrest has sparked a national debate over civic freedoms and the conduct of the upcoming elections, with many questioning the implications for political dissent and accountability in the country.

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