Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / World News / Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life
  • World

    Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life

    Ramya Patelkhana
    Written by
    Ramya Patelkhana
    Mail
    Last updated on May 28, 2016, 04:07 pm
    Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life
  • Five out of seven al-Shabab suspects who were convicted on terrorism charges for the 2010 Uganda bomb attacks that resulted in 74 deaths have been sentenced to life.

    Isa Ahmed Luyima, the mastermind behind the attacks claimed by the al-Shabab militant Islamist group, was also among the five people awarded life sentence.

    Two others who were found guilty were awarded 50 years imprisonment.

  • In this article
    What is al-Shabaab? Twin blasts in Kampala, al-Shaba claims responsibility One suspect sentenced to 25 years The long overdue trial of the case Apprehended individuals challenge court Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life Death sentence wouldn’t act as a deterrent Five acquitted rearrested, say lawyers Prosecution seeks death sentence, defence argues Judge explains why he didn't award death sentence
  • Introduction

    What is al-Shabaab?

    What is al-Shabaab?
    Credits:
  • Al-Shabab, which means 'The Youth' in Arabic, is an Islamist militant group that had emerged as the radical youth wing of the Union of Islamic Courts (now defunct) in Somalia.

    The Union controlled Mogadishu before being driven out by Ethiopian forces in 2006.

    Several jihadist groups are believed to be supporting al-Shabab.

    Reportedly, the group's strength is between 7000 and 9000 militants.

  • Twin Attacks

    Twin blasts in Kampala, al-Shaba claims responsibility

    Twin blasts in Kampala, al-Shaba claims responsibility
  • On 11 July'10, twin bombings were carried out in Kampala, Uganda as crowds gathered to watch the screening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final.

    The first attack was carried out at Ethiopian Village restaurant and the second at Kyadondo Rugby Club; the attacks claimed 74 lives and injured over 70.

    Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attacks as retaliation for Uganda's support to AMISOM.

  • 2011

    One suspect sentenced to 25 years

    One suspect sentenced to 25 years
  • Edris Nsubug, a 31-year-old suspect, was sentenced to three 25-year-sentences concurrently for his alleged involvement in the Kampala attacks.

    Nsubug was spared the capital punishment as he expressed remorse and indicated that he had taken part in the bombings as he was threatened of decapitation.

    Muhamoud Mugisha, a 24-year-old suspect, was sentenced to five years in jail for his role in the conspiracy.

  • Trial

    The long overdue trial of the case

    The long overdue trial of the case
  • In Mar'15, the long overdue trial of 13 suspects, including seven al-Shabab militants, involved in the 2010 Kampala bombing, was brought to the High Court of Kampala.

    Seven Kenyans, five Ugandans, and one Tanzanian were charged with murder, terrorism, attempted murder and being accessories to terrorism.

    The case was investigated across East Africa by the FBI before it was brought to court.

  • Personal

    Apprehended individuals challenge court

  • The hearings of the case had been delayed for nearly five years as the apprehended individuals challenged the court and accused the Ugandan security agencies and police of illegal rendition and torture.

  • 28 May 2016

    Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life

    Five Kampala bombers sentenced for life
  • Five out of seven al-Shabab suspects who were convicted on terrorism charges for the 2010 Uganda bomb attacks that resulted in 74 deaths have been sentenced to life.

    Isa Ahmed Luyima, the mastermind behind the attacks claimed by the al-Shabab militant Islamist group, was also among the five people awarded life sentence.

    Two others who were found guilty were awarded 50 years imprisonment.

  • Al-Shabab Convictions

    Death sentence wouldn’t act as a deterrent

    Death sentence wouldn’t act as a deterrent
  • Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, the trial judge, said that he didn't believe death sentence would deter any such acts.

    These convictions are reportedly the first of al-Shabab militants outside Somalia.

    Five other suspects out of 13 were acquitted of murder and terror charges due to lack of evidence while another was convicted after being found guilty of being an accessory to the crime.

  • Personal

    Five acquitted rearrested, say lawyers

  • The lawyers for the five suspects who were acquitted of charges said that their clients were arrested again and were taken outside Kampala. According to the police authorities, the five acquitted were detained for their own safety.

  • Prosecution, Defence

    Prosecution seeks death sentence, defence argues

    Prosecution seeks death sentence, defence argues
  • Reportedly, the prosecution had sought the death sentence–the highest sentence possible for those seven found guilty of terrorism.

    The prosecution stated that crimes committed by them were pre-mediated and meticulously planned.

    On the other hand, the defence argued that the suspects were young recruits and vulnerable to brain-washing by al-Shabab.

    The defence counsel argued that most of the terror convicts were capable of reforming.

  • Quote

    Judge explains why he didn't award death sentence

  • Judge Owiny-Dollo explained why he didn't award a death sentence even when he had an option: "I do not think that the death penalty would assuage the victims and give closure to the indelible pain that society has suffered."

Latest News
  • Odisha students tested COVID-19 positive due to faulty testing kits
    Odisha students tested COVID-19 positive due to faulty testing kits
    India
  • Manchester City secure a 21st successive win: Records broken
    Manchester City secure a 21st successive win: Records broken
    Sports
  • Utilize all private hospitals for vaccination drive: Centre tells states
    Utilize all private hospitals for vaccination drive: Centre tells states
    India
  • Neera Tanden withdraws her nomination as White House Budget Chief
    Neera Tanden withdraws her nomination as White House Budget Chief
    World
  • India vs England, 4th Test: Match preview, stats and more
    India vs England, 4th Test: Match preview, stats and more
    Sports
Trending Topics
Prince Philip Coronavirus
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love World news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

World Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Twitter Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Rahul Gandhi Yoga Honda
Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Amazon Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar
Big Bang Theory X-Men TATA Royal Enfield
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021