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November 12, 2025
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Kigame Petitions High Court to charge DPP, DCI, and NIS boss over protest killings

Kigame Petitions High Court to charge DPP, DCI, and NIS boss over protest killings

Kigame Petitions High Court to charge DPP, DCI, and NIS boss over protest killings..

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Singer Reuben Kigame has petitioned the High Court to privately prosecute top government officials, including the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). He alleges their failure to investigate or prevent crimes against humanity during the 2024–2025 anti-government protests.

  • The petition cites 39 deaths, 361 injuries, and 32 abductions documented during the protests.
  • Kigame argues that a government compensation panel does not absolve officials of criminal responsibility.
  • He seeks leave under Section 8(2) of the International Crimes Act and Article 157(6) of the Constitution for private prosecutions.

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