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Ugandan court denies bail to veteran opposition leader in treason case
UGANDA, AUG 8 – Kizza Besigye and co-accused denied bail in treason case despite lawyers citing over 180 days detention; judge ruled remand period started in civilian court on Feb 21, 2025.
- On Friday in Kampala, High Court Judge Emmanuel Baguma refused bail to Col Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale, who have been on remand since November last year at Luzira Prison.
- Initially charged in a military tribunal, Besigye was forcefully returned from Kenya last year before transfer to a civilian court.
- High Court Judge Emmanuel Baguma noted that the 180-day remand period began on February 21 when charges were read, and he found they were 12 days short.
- Justice Emmanuel Baguma directed the court to list the case for an ‘immediate hearing’, and defence lawyer Erias Lukwago called the ruling ‘absurd’.
- Opposition leader Bobi Wine warned that the denial signals a crackdown ahead of next year’s election, as critics and rights groups voice concerns about silencing rivals amid President Yoweri Museveni's re-election bid.
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Ugandan court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case - Kahawatungu
A Ugandan judge declined to grant bail on Friday to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges. The case has raised concerns among government critics, including opposition leader Bobi Wine and rights groups, about a crackdown ahead of Uganda’s national election early next year in which President Yoweri Museveni, 80, is seeking re-election. The government denies targeting opposition fig…
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A Ugandan judge refused to grant bail yesterday to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges. The case has raised concerns among government critics, including opposition leader Bobi Wine and rights groups, about a crackdown ahead of Uganda’s national election early next year in which President Yoweri Museveni, 80, is seeking re-election. The government denies targeting opposition figu…
Uganda: Too Early For Bail, Court Rules 9 Months After Opposition Leader’s Detention
By Enyichukwu Enemanna A judge in Uganda has ruled that veteran opposition figure, Kizza Besigye who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges is not due to apply for bail, turning down the request in a Friday ruling. Judge Emmanuel Baguma held that the 180-day maximum period before mandatory bail is granted only began when Besigye was remanded in the civilian court on February 21. This therefore implies that he falls short by 1…
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