Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent

Tensions in Uganda have escalated as President Museveni faces accusations of using military courts to suppress dissent ahead of elections. The government is pushing through a bill allowing civilians to be tried under military law despite constitutional restrictions, with opposition leaders like Kizza Besigye facing charges for politically motivated offenses. Critics argue that this practice violates judicial principles and instills fear in the political space, while Museveni defends military courts as necessary for maintaining peace and stability, sparking debates about judicial independence and authoritarianism.