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’s long-time leader by force. Besigye,

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom.

A Ugandan official says a prominent opposition figure facing military trial will be charged before a civilian court instead

Supporters, activists and others have said the 68-year-old needs medical care and should be removed from prison.

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,