The High Court in Lira has ordered the government through the Attorney General (AG)’s office led by , Kiryowa Kiwanuka, to pay UGX 236 million in compensation for livestock stolen by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during the insurgency in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision follows a successful lawsuit filed by aggrieved residents who sued the army for unlawfully taking their cattle and other livestock during operations in northern Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justice Duncan Gaswaga, who presided over the case, ruled that the government was liable for the losses caused by its agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The court determined that the UPDF’s actions not only deprived residents of their livelihood but also constituted a violation of their constitutional rights to property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The government, through the Attorney General, is responsible for compensating the affected individuals for their losses. This is a step toward justice for the victims of the insurgency,” Justice Gaswaga stated in his ruling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The claimants, primarily farmers, testified that the loss of their livestock had a devastating impact on their economic and social well-being. Many were left unable to support their families, pay school fees, or sustain agricultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Attorney General’s office has yet to comment on whether it will appeal the decision. However, legal experts suggest the ruling could set a precedent for similar cases, potentially opening the government to further claims from victims of past military actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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