Ugandan Priest Released: A Glimmer of Hope for Rule of Law
Here are the facts:
- Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest in Uganda, was reported missing on December 3, 2025.
- After nearly two weeks, authorities confirmed his arrest, initially charging him with "violent subversive activities" and later "money laundering," under circumstances deemed unconstitutional by legal experts.
- He was held for over two months without proper release until the Masaka High Court granted him bail on February 10, 2026.
This kind of news really hits home for a small church or a family trying to live by faith. It’s not just some story from far away; it’s a stark reminder that basic justice and the rule of law aren’t guaranteed everywhere, even for men of God. When a pastor can be taken without due process and held for months on shaky accusations, it creates real fear and uncertainty. It makes you worry about what could happen to your own family or church community if someone decides to target them. This highlights why we need to pray for justice and for leaders who will protect fundamental freedoms, not just for the powerful, but for everyone, especially those ministering the Gospel.
This story was analyzed for Christ P2P. You can read the original reporting here: https://www.fides.org/en/news/77354-AFRICA_UGANDA_Priest_arrested_under_unconstitutional_circumstances_released_on_bail
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