Uganda, Besigye

Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge carrying death penalty
A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled Tuesday, escalating the legal trouble Kizza Besigye faces ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026.
Opposition Figure Besigye to Face Death Penalty Over Treachery Charge
A Ugandan military court has charged prominent opposition leader Kizza Besigye with treachery, a crime that carries the death penalty. The move escalates the legal challenges Besigye faces after his controversial detention in Kenya late last year.
Ugandan Military Court to Try Kizza Besigye on Treachery Charges
A Ugandan military court has ruled that opposition leader Kizza Besigye can face trial on treachery charges, a crime punishable by death. Besigye, a four-time presidential contender, was arrested in November alongside two co-accused,
Ugandan opposition figure faces trial on treachery charge carrying death penalty
A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled on Tuesday, escalating the legal problems Kizza Besigye faces ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026. Treachery carries the death penalty for those convicted.
Uganda court charges prominent opposition leader with treachery
A Ugandan military tribunal, a self-referred 'court martial', added the charge of 'treachery' against Ugandan ex-opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, and his aide Hajji Obeide Lutale. The tribunal
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Besigye refuses to take plea at military court
Dr Besigye, while leaving the court dock where he had spent most of the day yesterday, left singing the defiance song: “We ...
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Military Trial Of Besigye Continues In Uganda Despite Objections
Lawyers representing opposition politician Kizza Besigye continue to challenge the constitutionality of the military trial of ...
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Besigye: Court Martial eases access for lawyers, family members
In a surprising departure from past restrictions, friends, family, and lawyers of Dr Kizza Besigye and Abeid Lutaale ...
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Besigye lawyers, military face off over kidnap, treachery trial
In further defence of the amended charge sheet, Judge Advocate Brig Richard Tukacungurwa said the principles of civil courts should be observed generally even in the Court Martial ...
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Uganda: Court Martial Orders Besigye to Take Plea After Dismissing Defence Objections
The General Court Martial in Makindye has directed Dr Kizza Besigye to take a plea, dismissing all objections raised by his ...
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Besigye declines to take plea as state amends charge sheet
Opposition politician Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye has declined to take a plea on an amended charge sheet, which includes new ...
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Uganda: Drama as Besigye’s 32 lawyers refuse to continue with case after colleague is imprisoned
Uganda’s opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, and Obeid Lutale face a setback after their colleague, Eron Kiiza, was sentenced ...
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Lawyer of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye arrested at military court
One of the lawyers representing veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has been arrested at the General Court ...