US EditionUgandan 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, 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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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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