The military court in Uganda has convicted two soldiers for the killing of three people during protests last year.
The demonstration broke out following the arrest of then-presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, at a campaign rally.
The first soldier was sentenced to life in prison for killing Grace Walungama at a vehicle repair shop allegedly for being a protester.
The second soldier was a member of the Local Defence Unit a paramilitary outfit operating under the army that has a reputation of being quick to open fire.
He received 35 years in prison for killing Ibrahim Kirevu – a man he was supposed to escort to a cell at a police station.
These are the first convictions related to killings by the security forces during last year’s protests. More than 50 people were killed over two days.
