What is Jamil Mukulu’s legal position?

Jamil Mukulu

Ugandan national listed by the UN and US as head and commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), on trial in Uganda since November 2025.

Most recent filing 27 Oct 2026Last confirmed 27 Oct 20267 sources

1. Question

   What is Jamil Mukulu’s legal position?

2. Present position

   ChargedPresent position

   As of 23 September 2026 he remained on trial on charges including terrorism, murder, aggravated robbery, attempted murder and belonging to a terrorist organisation; no verdict had been reported.

3. Detail

   Terrorism and murder prosecution in Uganda

   Charged

   As of 23 September 2026 he remained on trial on charges including terrorism, murder, aggravated robbery, attempted murder and belonging to a terrorist organisation; no verdict had been reported.^{1 2 3}

   Authority

   International Crimes Division of the High Court of Uganda; Directorate of Public Prosecutions

   Status as of

   23 Sep 2026

   History

   1. Apr 2015Arrested in Tanzania (UN narrative summary).
   2. Jul 2015Extradited to Uganda (UN narrative summary).
   3. 17 Nov 2025Trial opened before the International Crimes Division in Kampala (New Vision).
   4. 23 Sep 2026Court warned it could release him on bail or compel the prosecution to close its case after witnesses failed to appear (Daily Monitor).

4. Authorities cited

   1. PrimaryNarrative summary: Jamil Mukulu (CDi.015)United Nations Security Council · 5 Dec 2016
   2. SecondaryMukulu trial starts after 11 yearsNew Vision · 18 Nov 2025
   3. SecondaryCourt threatens to release Mukulu as witnesses skip trial to digDaily Monitor · 23 Sep 2026

See also: Public Figure Record Verified

Revision note

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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