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 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 appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedings.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, seeking release from prison following the Supreme Court’s decision banning the trial of civilians in military courts.

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.

Emotional photos have emerged showing Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye being carried into a prison bus by security officers after his court session.

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,

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was arraigned at the High Court Civil Division in Kampala on Wednesday, February 19, for the hearing of his release.

Buhweju County lawmaker Francis Mwijukye confirmed that Kizza Besigye had been rushed to a clinic in Uganda's capital Kampala over his deteriorating health

Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced late on Sunday that Kizza Besigye would have his case ... Maximum Security Prison in the capital, Kampala, since November. His lawyers say he ...

in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by force KAMPALA, Uganda -- Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged ...

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country ...