I Am Not a Nazi Judge” – Justice Singiza Defends Ruling in Besigye Habeas Corpus Case

In Kenya, a petition for the release of opponent Kizza Besigye was sent to Parliament and the Embassy of Uganda on Monday, 24 February. Dozens of people protested in Nairobi, at the appeal of several civil society organizations such as Amnesty International. Kizza Besigye was abducted in Nairobi on 16 November, before reappearing a few days later in a military court in Uganda. Protesters came to denounce the growing political abductions in Kenya.

Court dismisses Besigye, Lutale habeas corpus application

The High Court's Civil Division on Monday dismissed a habeas corpus application filed by Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential

I Am Not a Nazi Judge” – Justice Singiza Defends Ruling in Besigye Habeas Corpus Case

Justice Dr. Douglas Karekona Singiza of the High Court has strongly defended his judicial independence, condemning personal attacks and online threats that surfaced during the high-profile habeas corpus hearing of Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obeid Lutale. In his ruling, which dismissed the application for their release, Justice Singiza stated, “I am not a Nazi judge. Courts in this country execute their judicial functions without fear …