Uganda: Acholi Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns

Uganda: Acholi Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns

[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Leaders from civil society organisations (CSOs), and political circles in the Acholi sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region.

Acholi leaders reject Sovereignty Bill over economic, rights concerns

Lyandro Komakech, former Gulu Municipality legislator, speaks during an interview on Tuesday. Gulu, Uganda | URN | Leaders from civil society organisations (CSOs), and political circles in the Acholi sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region. The leaders voiced their concerns on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Gulu City and convened …