World Cup bombers jailed for 25 years

12 April 2012

Two Ugandans have been jailed after admitting their role in bombings that killed at least 76 people watching the football World Cup final last year.

Idris Nsubuga was jailed for 25 years for bombing a bar and a restaurant in Kampala.

Muhamoud Mugisha got five years for conspiracy. Islamist group al-Shabab said the attacks were in retaliation for Uganda's military support for the Somalian government.

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