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Lubaga Cathedral special Mass for detained Kizza Besigye postponed after reported presidential request

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Kampala 22 Feb 2026 Severity: 2/5

A special Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, Lubaga, to pray for detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye was postponed by church authorities. Winnie Byanyima said Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere told her on Sunday that President Museveni had personally asked for the prayers to be halted, citing ongoing investigations; The Independent says the decision was reportedly influenced by government engagement.

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

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