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Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow

Kizza Besigye was charged with treason in Uganda, which can lead to the death penalty, over allegations of plotting to remove the long-time leader by force.
Kizza Besigye has been in custody since November 16, 2024, and was recently remanded until March 7, 2025, for further court proceedings.
Amnesty International stated that Besigye's detention violates international human rights law and urged for his release.
President Yoweri Museveni claimed that Besigye must answer for the very serious offenses he is alleged to have been planning.

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Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court as calls for his release grow

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Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedings. A

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Breaking! Government Yields to Supreme Court Ruling, Transfers Besigye’s Treason Case to Nakawa Court!

By Andrew Irumba Katusabe [Sankara] In a landmark development, the government has finally succumbed to public pressure and adhered to the Supreme Court’s ruling that civilians cannot be tried in military courts. As a result, the treason case against Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and RO/12743 Captain Denis Oola has been…

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kampalaeye.co.ug

“During The War, We Accommodated Museveni’s Mother For Two & Half years” Angry Winnie Besigye Exposes Museveni

On February 19, 2025, the High Court in Kampala adjourned its decision regarding the detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Obeid Lutale, and their lawyer Eron Kiiza, who have been in custody since November 2024. Their legal team had filed a habeas corpus petition to challenge the legality of their detention. During the hearing, High Court Judge Douglas Karekona Singiza stated that he would deliver his decision by February 25, 2025. Despite he…

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I will not return to Church until Besigye is set free – Kabale PFF vice chair vows

The Kabale District Vice Chairperson for the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), Gideon Tumwesigye, has announced that he will not

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I Will Not Return to Church Until Besigye Is Set Free – Kabale PFF Vice Chair Vows

Summary: However, Tumwesigye, clarified in a statement that he will remain faithful to God. KABALE: The Kabale District Vice Chairperson for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Gideon Tumwesigye, has announced that he will not return to church until incarcerated four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is released. However, Tumwesigye, clarified in a statement that … The post I Will Not Return to Church Until Besigye Is Set Free – Ka…

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Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow

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Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court as calls for his release grow

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court as calls for his release grow

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow

Breaking! Government Yields to Supreme Court Ruling, Transfers Besigye’s Treason Case to Nakawa Court!

Breaking! Government Yields to Supreme Court Ruling, Transfers Besigye’s Treason Case to Nakawa Court!

“During The War, We Accommodated Museveni’s Mother For Two & Half years” Angry Winnie Besigye Exposes Museveni

“During The War, We Accommodated Museveni’s Mother For Two & Half years” Angry Winnie Besigye Exposes Museveni

I will not return to Church until Besigye is set free – Kabale PFF vice chair vows

I will not return to Church until Besigye is set free – Kabale PFF vice chair vows

I Will Not Return to Church Until Besigye Is Set Free – Kabale PFF Vice Chair Vows

I Will Not Return to Church Until Besigye Is Set Free – Kabale PFF Vice Chair Vows

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