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NUP defends supporters pleading guilty to crimes they deny committing

NUP defends supporters pleading guilty to crimes they deny committing

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has defended supporters who have pleaded guilty to criminal charges while on remand, arguing that such decisions should be viewed as a consequence of prolonged detention and repeated denial of bail rather than an admission of guilt. In a statement issued after several party supporters entered guilty pleas or plea bargain arrangements, NUP said …

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Uganda oil marketers deny fuel hoarding and price manipulation claims

Uganda oil marketers deny fuel hoarding and price manipulation claims

KAMPALA, Uganda — A trade group representing Uganda’s oil marketers on Sunday denied accusations that its members are hoarding fuel, fixing prices or smuggling supplies across borders. The Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association of Uganda, known as SEPA Uganda, addresses public claims that companies are capitalizing on geopolitical instability to exploit consumers. “The downstream petroleum sector in Uganda operates within …

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