Uganda, Feb. 19 -- Journalists have been ejected from Makindye-based General Court Martial where they had gone to cover hearing of bail applications by 28 detained supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) this morning.

Court chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe did not give any reasons for kicking out the journalists.

The suspects who have been on remand on charges of unlawful possession of 13 explosive devices following their arrest in December 2020 (during presidential campaigns) have had several of their bail applications dismissed before by the army court on grounds that their sureties are not substantial.

The accused

The co-accused are Yasin Ssekitoleko alias Machete, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, Ronald Mayiga, Pa...