{
  "id": 17960210,
  "title": "Uganda arrests former deputy military chief accused of engaging in subversive activities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uganda-arrests-former-deputy-military-chief-accused-of-engaging-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:01:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/africa/uganda-arrests/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ugandan authorities have apprehended former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu, accused of engaging in subversive activities to destabilize the country. The arrest, made on Monday evening, follows accusations from Defence Chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stripped Elwelu of his rank and demoted him. Elwelu, described as a \"renegade\" officer, was reportedly stockpiling weapons and planning armed opposition in eastern Uganda. Military authorities seized 15 guns, military fatigues, and two pickup trucks from his possession. Elwelu's family denies the allegations, with his wife stating he loves Uganda and has no intention of rebelling against the government.",
  "summary": "By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Security forces in Uganda have arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu on allegations of involvement in subversive activities intended to destabilize the country. Acting military spokesman Chris Magezi confirmed that Elwelu, whom he described as a “renegade” officer, was taken into custody on Monday evening and will […]",
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      {
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        "title": "Uganda arrests former army deputy chief stripped of military rank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uganda-arrests-former-army-deputy-chief-stripped-of-military-rank",
        "published": "2026-11-03T09:04:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Uganda arrests former army deputy chief stripped of military rank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uganda-arrests-former-army-deputy-chief-stripped-of-military-rank-17938177",
        "published": "2026-11-03T09:06:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Uganda arrests a former military chief accused of engaging in subversive activities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uganda-arrests-a-former-military-chief-accused-of-engaging-in",
        "published": "2026-11-03T09:49:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}