Uganda's Top Court Says Army Cannot Judge Regular People.
Uganda's highest court made a big decision last week. It said the army courts cannot judge people who are not soldiers anymore. This made many people happy, including a group called FDC that works to improve Uganda.
John Kikonyogo speaks for the FDC. He said he liked what the highest court decided because it helps ensure everyone is treated fairly. He wants the government to move all people who are not soldiers out of army courts immediately.
The FDC became upset when General Muhoozi said bad things about the court's decision during a special army day in Kyotera. They became even more worried when they learned that another group wanted to change the rules to let army courts judge regular people again.
The FDC promised they would fight against anyone who tries to change these rules. They believe the highest court made the right choice, and everyone must follow what it said.
The FDC also wants to fix other problems with Uganda's courts. Many people have waited in jail for more than ten years without anyone deciding whether they did anything wrong, which makes life very hard for them and their families.
Another big problem happens when people fight about who owns the land. These fights can last thirty years, which means children grow up before anyone decides who the land belongs to. The FDC thinks courts need more judges and better buildings to help solve these problems faster.
The FDC wants everyone in Uganda to trust the courts. They want all cases to be decided quickly and fairly. They promise to keep working hard until everyone can count on the courts to protect their rights.
Uganda's highest court made a big decision last week. It said the army courts cannot judge people who are not soldiers anymore. This made many people happy, including a group called FDC that works to improve Uganda.
John Kikonyogo speaks for the FDC. He said he liked what the highest court decided because it helps ensure everyone is treated fairly. He wants the government to move all people who are not soldiers out of army courts immediately.
The FDC became upset when General Muhoozi said bad things about the court's decision during a special army day in Kyotera. They became even more worried when they learned that another group wanted to change the rules to let army courts judge regular people again.
The FDC promised they would fight against anyone who tries to change these rules. They believe the highest court made the right choice, and everyone must follow what it said.
The FDC also wants to fix other problems with Uganda's courts. Many people have waited in jail for more than ten years without anyone deciding whether they did anything wrong, which makes life very hard for them and their families.
Another big problem happens when people fight about who owns the land. These fights can last thirty years, which means children grow up before anyone decides who the land belongs to. The FDC thinks courts need more judges and better buildings to help solve these problems faster.
The FDC wants everyone in Uganda to trust the courts. They want all cases to be decided quickly and fairly. They promise to keep working hard until everyone can count on the courts to protect their rights.
