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Commonwealth Lawyers Association calls for Sam Mugumya to be produced in court

International Actions Single source Uganda (national) 9 Oct 2026 Severity: 1/5

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association issued a statement backing the Uganda Law Society's efforts to locate activist Sam Mugumya, a former aide to Dr Kizza Besigye, and urged Ugandan authorities to disclose his whereabouts, health and legal status. The association called for him to be brought before court under a habeas corpus application and for those responsible for his detention to be held to account.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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