KAMPALA, 16 February, 2021 (TON): For the second time, the Ugandan military court denied bail to 36 members of the opposition party, NUP (National Unity Party).

Last year in December, 36 members of the opposition party were arrested during the campaign rally of the politician Bobi Wine in central Kampala.

Among those arrested include Ali Bukeniare and bodyguard Edward Ssebufu who are facing charges of illegal ownership of ammunition.

Though their movements were restrained, at least 13 out of 49 of those arrested were granted bail by the same military court.

"This court finds the sureties for suspects whose bail application was not objected to by the state substantial. There is merit in their bail application and the case is bail-able. However the 13 accused should not go beyond the boundaries of Kampala and Wakiso districts,” the court said.

Most suspects were charged with six counts, including inciting violence and assaulting police officers on duty, among others.

Lawyers Bobi Wine filed a challenge in the Supreme Court on February 4 against President Yoweri Museveni's victory in last month's election, claiming the poll was rigged.

However, taking into consideration the ongoing situation, the civil society activists have criticized the parameters for challenging Ugandan elections, and that judges only examine events on voting day and the declaration of results, without considering the overall campaign period.