Tag: Masaka Diocese
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Uganda priest arrest raises security concerns amid Masaka crisis
The arrest and official statement In a development that has drawn national attention, Uganda’s defense authorities confirmed that a priest serving the Catholic Diocese of Masaka is in the custody of security forces on suspicions tied to criminal activity and alleged state security threats. The priest’s disappearance earlier this month had provoked a wave of…
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Uganda Army Confirms Arrest of Priest Over Alleged State Security Threats
Overview of the Case The Ugandan army has publicly confirmed that a priest from the Catholic Diocese of Masaka is in custody, following reports of a disappearance that had unsettled the local Catholic community and drawn attention from church leadership. The security forces say the priest is being held in connection with alleged criminal activities…
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Masaka Bishop Urges Equal Political Space Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Polls
Masaka’s Call for Fair Play as 2026 Elections Approach The Bishop of Masaka Catholic Diocese, Serverus Jjumba, has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for equal political space ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Election. In statements that emphasize fairness and inclusivity, the bishop urged government authorities and electoral stakeholders to ensure that every political…