Dr. Kizza Besigye

The Uganda Law Society has urged the Judiciary to condemn President Yoweri Museveni's remarks on the treason trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his push to abolish bail, calling the comments unconstitutional interference in justice. The society argues the remarks represent executive overreach into judicial processes.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have accused the High Court Criminal Division of violating their constitutional right to a fair hearing and legal representation of their choice in ongoing criminal and human rights proceedings.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a court application alleging constitutional rights violations due to the deportation of their lead lawyer, Martha Karua. The case is being heard by the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala.

Detained opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye accuses the State of undermining his right to a fair trial by allegedly intimidating his legal team, following a High Court decision to not halt the proceedings against him.

Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, both part of Nation Media Group, asserting his authority to shut down media outlets. He warned that all Ugandan media must 'follow the rules' and cited power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Uganda's security agencies are accused of abducting and torturing political opponents, including Erias Lukwago, a lawyer to Dr. Kizza Besigye. This has sparked fear and comparisons to the era of former President Idi Amin, raising concerns about the rule of law.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces, requested the court to dismiss Kizza Besigye's application alleging death threats, arguing the claims are speculative and based on hearsay. Besigye, an opposition politician, filed the application against Muhoozi.

The legal team for Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale warns that court proceedings may be delayed due to disruptions affecting defense counsel, including senior advocate Elias Lukwago. The potential delay is linked to summons involving Gen Muhoozi.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale have requested the High Court Criminal Division to terminate their treason trial, citing unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention, and constitutional rights violations.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have filed a High Court application against the government and senior military officials, alleging human rights violations linked to their arrest, detention, and prosecution.