Uganda court releases rights activist on bail

A court in Uganda has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a leading human rights activist detained ahead of the country’s general election.

Bireete, head of the Kampala-based Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), was arrested on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register. Authorities later charged her with offences linked to the alleged unlawful disclosure of voter information.

On Wednesday, Magistrate Winnie…