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TikTok Accusations and Alleged Torture | Uganda News
Two TikTok creators, Ronald Mayega and Swaibu Kakaire, face serious charges—including fake news, broadcasting without a license, and conspiracy—for allegedly posting damaging claims about Ugandan Minister Balaam Barugahara. Both deny all accusations and have claimed they were tortured after arrest, describing beatings, gunshots, and injuries that left them barely able to walk. Their lawyer is demanding medical exams to document the alleged abuse, which the magistrate has ordered. The pair remain in custody as the case is set for another court date on September 28, 2026, pending the results of…
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