The General Court Martial has once again delayed proceedings in the case of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, this time to deliberate on the detention of lawyer Eron Kiiza.

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Uganda: Besigye Case Stalls As Court Martial Deliberates On Lawyer's Detention

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Martha Karua was in Uganda to represent opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale, were allegedly abducted while attending her Nairobi event

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Martha Karua's Submission at Uganda's Court Martial Causes Jitters: "You're from Foreign Country"

The General Court Martial has once again delayed proceedings in the case of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, this time to deliberate on the detention of lawyer Eron Kiiza. Mr Kiiza, who has been a central figure in Besigye’s defence, was thrown into the caged dock where his two clients Besigye and Obeid Lutale were […]

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Uganda: Besigye Case Stalls As Court Martial Deliberates On Lawyer’s Detention

Defence lawyers accuse military officers of assault, harassment at the general court martial

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Lawyer of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye arrested at military court

The trial of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale resumed Tuesday in a military court. Besigye’s wife said the two were kidnapped in Kenya and hauled back to Uganda. They are charged with the unlawful possession of ammunition and a firearm. In a dramatic move, a defense lawyer was arrested inside  court and sentenced to prison.  Former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua, who heads the defense team tells VOA’s James Butt…

Trial of Ugandan opposition leader reportedly kidnapped in Kenya resumes in military court

Opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale have been sent back to prison by the General Court Martial sitting in Makindye, Kampala. Court Martial Chairman Brig Freeman Mugabe adjourned their case to January 13, 2025, when they are expected to return for further mention. Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua has taken on the role of lead defence lawyer. The High Court issued her temporary practising certificate after the Uganda …

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Besigye, Lutale Sent Back to Prison till January 13

Lawyer Eron in background, surrounded by Military police and Anti Riot Police officers manning the main gate at the court martial Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial has rejected Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua and over 30 other lawyers from representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Abeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, citing the absence of written instructions. According to the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, only lawyers from AF M…

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Now, Court Martial rejects Martha Karua over lack of written instructions

Chaos broke out at General Court Martial in Makindye as Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya returned for the hearing of their case. The court session was briefly interrupted as officers arrested one of the suspects’ lawyers, Eron Kiiza on grounds of misconduct. Kiiza, one of the senior members of the defence team was grabbed and placed in the dock before being dragged out of the courtroom. The arrest was described by …

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Chaos as Besigye lawyer Eron Kiiza arrested at army court

Summary: The seven-member panel, chaired by Brig. Gen. Freeman Mugabe, permitted only three lawyers—Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and Ernest Kalibala of AF Mpanga and Company Advocates—who had been formally authorized by Dr. Besigye in writing. KAMPALA: The General Court Martial in Makindye on Tuesday barred Martha Karua, the lead lawyer for Dr. Kizza Besigye, from … The post KAMPALA: Kenyan Lawyer Martha Karua Blocked from Defending Besigye …

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KAMPALA: Kenyan Lawyer Martha Karua Blocked from Defending Besigye in High-Stakes Court Martial Case

A Ugandan military court resumed the trial of abducted veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye on Tuesday, with one of his defence lawyers taken into custody and detained for nine months. 
Besigye was snatched last year from neighbouring Kenya while in Nairobi to attend a book launch by Kenyan opposition politician and lawyer Martha Karua, according to his spouse and rights groups. 
The 68-year-old retired army colonel has been accused of posses…

Uganda: Besigye Case Stalls As Court Martial Deliberates On Lawyer's Detention

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