Uganda, Besigye and Kizza

Free Kizza Besigye and give democracy in Uganda a chance
The life of Dr Kizza Besigye, a long-time opposition leader in Uganda and a fearless critic of President Yoweri Museveni must be spared. Media reports indicated that, on 17 February, he was taken to a medical clinic after embarking on a hunger strike while in a military prison. He is back in his prison cell.
Uganda: Kizza Besigye's Trial, Museveni's Pressure
The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye's trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction,
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 ...
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye ends hunger strike but coast is not clear
Besigye was charged with treason and there are fears he could be returned to military
Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court
In tonight's edition, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday. Also, Our focus tonight is on education; we talk to South Africa Basic Education Minister Siviwe Garube.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye charged with treason
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-serving leader by force. Besigye,
Kizza Besigye Ends Hunger Strikes After Being Charged with Treason
Detained Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike after being arraigned before Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with treason. Besigye’s lawyer, Erias Lukwago,
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Museveni's son Muhoozi accuses Besigye's wife of trying to wreck their home: "Mzee kicked you out"
Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, could not stay quiet after news of his father and Kizza Besigye's wife Winnie ...
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 ...
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Besigye lawyer Eron Kizza expected to appear in court Tuesday
A city lawyer, who was sentenced to nine months in prison by the General Court Martial in Makindye for contempt of court, is expected to appear at the High Court today, February 25, 2025, for a ...
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Police brace for Nairobi protests demanding Kizza Besigye release
Another group will gather at 2 pm at Riverside before marching to the Ugandan High Commission to petition officials there.
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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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Museveni's Fear of 2026 Rivalry Behind Besigye's Arrest, Activists Claim
An alliance of human rights organizations led by Amnesty International has linked the arrest and detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye to Uganda's 2026 presidential election, alleging ...