Michael Katungi Mpeirwe extradited from Uganda to the United States for trial

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 12 Sep 2026 Severity: 1/5

According to sources cited by ChimpReports, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe was flown out of Uganda early Saturday in the custody of US officials to face trial in the Eastern District of Virginia on conspiracy charges linked to alleged cocaine and arms trafficking. US prosecutors allege he was part of a network seeking to supply weapons to a Mexican cartel; he is presumed innocent.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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ChimpReports 12 Sep 2026

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