Tag Archives: Dr. Kizza Besigye

Besigye Remains Detained Despite Legal Deadline

A Ugandan court on Friday refused to grant bail to long-time opposition figure Kizza Besigye, even though he has now been held for more than the constitutionally allowed six months without trial. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 69-year-old was seized by armed men in Nairobi last November …

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Politician Kizza Besigye Charged in Ugandan Civil Court

A civil court in Uganda has indicted opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye on charges of treason and failure to report the allegations to any authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Besigye and his co-accused did not file any pleas, as these charges can only be dealt with by …

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Judge Orders Besigye to Be Returned to Prison

The High Court in Uganda has ordered prison authorities to return opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is also ill, to prison despite his continued deterioration in health. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His family and lawyers fear that the continued detention of the prominent politician, who has …

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