treason trial
Coverage of treason trial in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye in ICU After Collapsing in Court
Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital after collapsing during a treason trial session at Kampala's High Court. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, confirmed the hospitalization.
- Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is unconscious in hospital after collapsing in court, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during a treason trial and is unconscious in a hospital's ICU, according to his wife and associates. His trial, which involves allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, has been marked by legal disputes over his legal team and repeated bail denials.
- Uganda: Law Society Condemns Museveni Remarks On Besigye Trial, Bail
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.