Ugandan Army Confirms Detention of Missing Priest

The Ugandan military has confirmed the detention of Catholic priest Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, who went missing on December 3, accusing him of “violent subversive activities.” His diocese claimed he was kidnapped by military personnel, while opposition leader Bobi Wine criticized the military’s role in detaining civilians. As Uganda approaches elections, human rights groups are increasingly concerned about enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions. The national police are investigating reports of Ssekabira’s abduction amid rising scrutiny of the government’s actions.

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