Prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete, who was detained on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register ahead of the January 15 general election, has been granted bail.

Bireete, head of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, faced charges related to the alleged unlawful disclosure of voters’ information. Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko released her after she met the requirements for bail.

Her detention had drawn condemnation from local and international rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, who said she was targeted for amplifying marginalized voices. The official results of the poll showed long-ruling incumbent Yoweri Museveni securing 71.6% of the votes.