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Four UPDF soldiers dismissed over viral flogging video

The 5th Division Court Martial has dismissed some of the soldiers who were seen in a viral video clip flogging a suspect accused of stealing a motorcycle. Corporal Richard Burton Odong Otto, the then Lagot Detach Commander, and Privates Sunday Mungu Acel, Dennis Ogwang, and Martin Henry Omara were charged with aggravated torture. Four of the accused pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated torture, while Omara Morris pleaded not guilty. Those who pleaded guilty were sentenced to one year in jail and dismissed from the army. According to Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy defense spokesperson, Col. Ismail Ssendagira, the chairman of the 5th Division Court Martial acquitted Private Omara Morris after Corporal Odong Otto Richard Burton testified that Omara […]

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