Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court

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 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 judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedings.
Kizza Besigye: Blow to ailing Uganda opposition leader as High Court declines to release him
Ugandan opposition leader was presented in court despite his deteriorating health condition. The judge ordered the opposition leader to be returned to prison.
Uganda: Opposition’s Kizza Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Detention | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Uganda: Opposition’s Kizza Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Detention | Firstpost Africa | N18G Uganda’s prominent opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, has gone on a hunger strike in prison. His lawyer said that the opposition figure began the strike in protest intending to show his discontent to the authorities over his detention.
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court as calls for his release grow
Supporters, activists and others have said the 68-year-old needs medical care and should be removed from prison.
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Uganda judge rejects ailing opposition leader's release call
A Ugandan judge on Wednesday rejected a demand to release opposition leader Kizza Besigye from jail due to ill health, sending the visibly frail government critic back to prison. "Shame on the cadre (pro-government) judge for sending back my husband to jail when his health is deteriorating fast,
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Commonwealth calls for Kizza Besigye’s immediate release
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Uganda: Protests Intensify As Supporters Demand Dr. Kizza Besigye's Release in Mbarara
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Kenya: Rights Groups to March in Nairobi, Demand Release of Uganda's Kizza Besigye
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Court halts Besigye’s trial over health concerns, denies release request
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