Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by force.
Kizza Besigye: Emotional photos capture opposition leader being carried into prison bus
Emotional photos have emerged showing Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye being carried into a prison bus by security officers after his court session.
Ugandan Court Charges Opposition Leader Besigye With Treason
A Ugandan court charged opposition leader Kizza Besigye with treason over an alleged plot to end President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule of the East African nation.
Kizza Besigye charged with treason
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason in a civilian court after his controversial case was transferred from a military tribunal. Treason is a capital offence in Uganda and if found guilty the 68-year-old could be sentenced to death.
Uganda court detains Kizza Besigye, aide for 14 days in treason case
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, stemming from allegations he plotted to remove Yoweri Museveni from power by force.
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.
Tensions Rise as Ugandan Politician Kizza Besigye Faces Treason Charges
Kizza Besigye, an opposition figure in Uganda, faces new treason charges in a civilian court after his alleged 'kidnapping' in Kenya. His frail health, due to a recent hunger strike, has caused concern and protests.
Kizza Besigye: Blow to Ailing Ugandan Opposition Leader as High Court Declines to Release Him
Ugandan opposition leader was presented in court despite his deteriorating health condition. The judge ordered the opposition leader to be returned to prison.
Uganda: Opposition’s Kizza Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Detention | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Uganda: Opposition’s Kizza Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Detention | Firstpost Africa | N18G Uganda’s prominent opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, has gone on a hunger strike in prison. His lawyer said that the opposition figure began the strike in protest intending to show his discontent to the authorities over his detention.
Uganda: Besigye appears in court appears in court as calls for his release grow
More than a week after Ugandan opposition figure, Kizza Besigye began a hunger strike, his wife has expressed grave concern about his health. The detained Ugandan opposition politician was charged with ‘illegal possession of a firearm,
Uganda judge rejects ailing opposition leader's release call
A Ugandan judge on Wednesday rejected a demand to release opposition leader Kizza Besigye from jail due to ill health, sending the visibly frail government critic back to prison. "Shame on the cadre (pro-government) judge for sending back my husband to jail when his health is deteriorating fast,
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Uganda: On Besigye's Hunger Strike
Opinion - I had restrained myself from speaking or writing about Dr. Kizza Besigye's hunger strike and the campaign to present him as a victim of a mean and cruel dictator. I am compelled to break my ...
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Dr Kizza Besigye remanded, calls off hunger strike
The incarcerated veteran politician Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike. Besigye's lawyer Erias Lukwago says that the decision follows his formal trial in civilian court.
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“Why doesn’t Kizza Besigye just EAT?”
You cannot miss it. The hauntingly sunken face of Kizza Besigye. Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife, told AFP that Besigye went on a hunger strike on February 10 protesting his continued illegal ...
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Court leaves Besigye’s lawyers baffled over next ruling date
The presiding judge expresses discomfort of having a very sick and frail Dr Besigye before him before ordering that he should ...
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Justice Singiza further remands Besigye
High court judge Douglas Singiza has further remanded Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, after failing to ...
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Video: Emotional Moment as Weary Kizza Besigye Appears in Court Wearing Slippers
Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was arraigned at the High Court Civil Division in Kampala on Wednesday, February ...
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Attorney General explains Besigye’s continued detention
The Attorney General has opposed the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale from Luzira Prison, arguing that their ...
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In court but silent, Karua explains why she can't defend Besigye
Senior Council Martha Karua has revealed that she cannot defend her client Kiza Besigye at the Ugandan Court owing to ...