• President Museveni signs law reinstating military trials for civilians.
• The amendment follows a Supreme Court ruling declaring such trials unconstitutional.
• Opposition lawmakers oppose the law, citing potential human rights violations.
• Army officials argue the law targets violent political criminals.
• International rights groups remain critical of the government's actions.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment allowing military tribunals to try civilians under certain conditions. This legislation comes after a previous ruling by the Supreme Court deemed such trials unconstitutional, stating that military courts lack the necessary impartiality and competence to exercise judicial functions, according to BBC and Africanews.

Despite widespread condemnation from human rights activists, who argue that military courts have been used to silence political opponents, the Ugandan Parliament passed the amendment. Opposition lawmakers boycotted the vote, contending that it violated the earlier Supreme Court decision, which had sought to protect the rights of civilians, according to Reuters and Africanews.

Army spokesperson Chris Magezi defended the law, claiming it will address "armed violent criminals" and deter the formation of militant groups that threaten national security. Museveni, who has been in power for nearly 40 years, has faced allegations that his government uses military tribunals for political repression, a claim his aides deny, insisting only those engaging in political violence face military prosecution, according to BBC and Reuters.