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Ugandan Soldier Cleared for Extradition | Uganda News
A former Ugandan soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, has been cleared for extradition to the U.S. facing serious charges including drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and conspiracy to support a terrorist group. The court ruled the charges are not politically motivated and meet Ugandan criminal law standards. Accusations include involvement in a cocaine distribution plot, possession of a machine gun, and aiding a foreign terrorist organization. Katungi argued political motivation and failed dual criminality, but the magistrate rejected those claims. His surrender is limited to the three…
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