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Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations [Nile Post] Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the government and senior military officials over alleged grave human rights violations linked to their arrest, detention, and prosecution.

Besigye, Lutale Seek Halt To Treason Trial Over Rights Violations ... Share this article Viewers: 50,594 By Spy Uganda Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking to halt criminal proceedings against them, arguing that alleged violations of their constitutional rights have rendered a fair trial impossible. The two men, who are facing charges of treason and misprision of treason, contend that their prosecution has been irreparably compromised by what they describe as unlawful abduction, torture, prolonged detention, and prejudicial public statements allegedly made by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In the application, Besigye and Lutale have named Gen. Muhoozi, Col. Peter Ahimbisibwe, Lt. Col. Ephraim Byaruhanga, and the Attorney General as respondents. Through their legal team, the applicants argue that the circumstances surrounding their arrest, detention, and subsequent prosecution have undermined their constitutional right to a fair hearing and due process. At the centre of the application are allegations that the two were forcibly seized in Nairobi, Kenya, o…

Besigye, Lutale back in court, ask high court to halt their plea-taking SHARE Real Banner Popup Test ✕ High Court proceedings in the treason case against opposition leader Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale have taken a new twist, after the two accused asked the court to halt their plea-taking, insisting their trial cannot proceed until a Constitutional petition challenging the impartiality of the process is resolved. TAGGED: court Kizza Besigye Obeid Lutale Plea-taking Uganda Share This Article Email Copy Link Previous Article Works and Transport Ministry yet to reintroduce auto-EPS Next Article Parliamentary candidates favour door-to-door approach for direct voter engagement Leave a review Leave a Review Cancel reply Trending News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago Courts orders repatriation of 67 DR Congo nationals March 3, 2025 March 5, 2025 Ukraine’s President Zelensky stresses his gratitude to the US March 1, 2025 March 3, 2025 Archbishop Ssemogerere condemns security brutality, mudslinging ahead of 2026 elections 2 hours ago NMG, Bank Of Uganda Collaboration in Seeds of Gold Farm|STUDIO INTERVIEW March 2, 2025 April 25, 2025 Olympic champions feature in …

Uganda court charges lawyer for jailed Ugandan opposition leader with ... A court in Uganda has charged Erias Lukwago, an attorney for jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, with concealing treason KAMPALA, Uganda --A court inUgandaon Wednesday charged an attorney for a jailed opposition leader with concealing treason, escalating a dispute with the country's army chief whom the lawyer sought to hold accountable for alleged abuses. Erias Lukwago was charged before a magistrate's court in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, days after he wasseized and taken into custodyon the orders of army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Lukwago was charged with “misprision of treason,” a crime that the presiding magistrate said stems from his alleged failure to report acts of treason by others. He has denied the charges. Lukwago, the president of the People’s Front for Freedom opposition group, is an attorney forKizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate who is jailed overtreason chargesin a separate case that his supporters see as politically motivated. Lukwago, a former mayor of Kampala, is an outspoken critic ofPresident Yoweri Museveniand his son Kainerugaba. The manner of Lukwago's arr…

Uganda: Law Society Condemns Museveni Remarks On Besigye Trial, Bail [Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on the Judiciary to publicly and unequivocally condemn President Yoweri Museveni's remarks on the pending treason trial of veteran opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, as well as his renewed push to abolish bail, describing the comments as unconstitutional executive interference in the administration of justice.

Uganda: Besigye Accuses State of Intimidation After Court Declines to Halt Trial [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Detained opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has accused the State of undermining his right to a fair trial by allegedly intimidating members of his legal team, following a High Court decision declining to halt the proceedings against him.

Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution https://www.europesays.com/africa/322813/ The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and…

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Fail to Appear As Treason Case Hearing Stalls [Nile Post] The hearing of a treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the two failed to appear before the High Court.

Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction ... Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that their prosecution is the product of an unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention and a series of violations of their constitutional rights. In a Notice of Motion filed before the High Court, the two applicants seek declarations that the treason and misprision of treason proceedings against them are unconstitutional and should be nullified. Keep Reading High Court Keeps Sebutinde's Bugolobi Apartment Project on Hold High Court Awards Traders Shs1 Billion in New Taxi Park Shop Allocation Dispute Court to Rule on June 29 in Kaddunabbi Bid to Halt IRA Exit Process Besigye, Lutale Snub Court Over Unresolved Applications Besigye, Lutale Fail to Appear as Treason Case Hearing Stalls Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations Besigye Lawyers Oppose Trial Start Before Bail The application, filed against Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Col. Peter Ahimbisibwe, Lt. Col. Ephraim By…

Uganda: Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution [Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, citing want of prosecution.

Uganda: Besigye Lawyers Warn Trial May Face Delays Over Summons for Gen Muhoozi [Nile Post] The legal team representing veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale has warned that upcoming court proceedings could face delays following disruptions affecting members of the defense counsel, including senior advocate Elias Lukwago.

Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi Over Martha Karua's Deportation [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed an application with the High Court Criminal Division, seeking a declaration that their constitutional rights were violated by the deportation of their lead lawyer, Martha Karua.

Uganda: Lawyers Rally Behind Lukwago, Condemn Alleged Abduction and Torture [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The reported abduction and alleged torture of senior lawyer advocate Erias Lukwago have sparked outrage within Uganda's legal fraternity.

Besigye, Co-Accused Sue Uganda Govt Over Extradition, Detention https://www.europesays.com/africa/275257/ Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before…

Uganda charges opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago with treason-related ... World Uganda charges opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago with treason-related offence Uganda charged Erias Lukwago with treason-related complicity after his arrest, as Muhoozi Kainerugaba vowed to inflict "hurt and pain" on him. Joe Burgett June 18, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET 2 min read Uganda charges opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago with treason-related offence A Kampala magistrate’s court on June 17 charged opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago with misprision of treason, turning one of Uganda’s best-known defense advocates into the latest high-profile target of the security state. Lukwago, the former Kampala mayor and president of the People’s Front for Freedom, had been seized from his Wakaliga home on June 15; he denied the charge and was remanded in custody. Prosecutors say the offence, also described as complicity in treason, means Lukwago allegedly knew about plans for an unlawful change of government and failed to report them to lawful authorities. The charge lands squarely on a lawyer who is the lead counsel for Kizza Besigye in his treason trial and who also represents Besigye in a related case against Gen. Muhoozi Ka…

Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi for Threatening to Hang Him On Heroes Day https://www.europesays.com/africa/275316/ Kampala, Uganda — Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a…

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Accuse High Court of Violating Fair Hearing Rights in Ongoing Bail Proceedings [Nile Post] Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused 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.

Uganda: Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution https://www.europesays.com/africa/323217/ The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and…

Uganda, Kenya law societies condemn misprision of treason charge ... Hello Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa Ready to continue your informative journey with us? Hello Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features. Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew. Subscribe fora month to get full access ByAnthony Wesaka The Uganda Law Society (ULS) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) have strongly condemned the charging of former Kampala Lord Mayor and senior lawyer Erias Lukwago with misprision of treason. They described the prosecution as an attack on the legal profession and the administration of justice. In separate statements issued yesterday, the two bar associations questioned the circumstances surrounding Mr Lukwago's arrest and subsequent prosecution, warning that the case could have a chilling effect on lawyers representing clients in politically sensitive cases. Mr Lukwago, who is one of the lead defence lawyers for Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale, was yesterday cha…

Uganda: Besigye Lawyers Accuse Luzira Prison of Blocking Court Preparation [Nile Post] Lawyers representing opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have accused Luzira Prison authorities of obstructing preparations for an upcoming court hearing by denying them access to key materials needed to review the prosecution's evidence.

Uganda: ULs Accuses Museveni of Interfering in Besigye Trial [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye's ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail, saying the remarks amount to executive interference in the administration of justice.

Museveni Defends Denial of Besigye's Bail, Rejects 'Family Capture ... Facebook Twitter LinkedIn President Museveni addressing the nation and inset is the incarcerated rival Kizza Besigye whose bail applications have been rejected several times. President Museveni addressing the nation. Inset is his incarcerated rival Kizza Besigye whose bail applications have been rejected several times. Kizza Besigye is a former personal doctor to Museveni during the bush war struggles of early 1980’s UgandaToday : Museveni Defends Denial of Besigye’s Bail, Rejects ‘Family Capture’ Claims as Political Storm Deepens By UgandaToday Reporter President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has mounted one of his strongest public defences yet of the continued detention of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye , arguing that the former presidential challenger should face trial instead of seeking to avoid court proceedings while also rejecting longstanding allegations that Uganda has been “captured” by the Museveni family. Addressing the nation during a press conference, the President defended the government’s position on bail for opposition suspects, insisting that national security, witness protection and the rul…

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations [Nile Post] Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that their prosecution is the product of an unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention and a series of violations of their constitutional rights.

Ugandan opposition figure's lawyer charged with treason-related offence ... Ugandan opposition figure's lawyer charged with treason-related offence Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:44 AM Updated Jun 18, 2026, 12:44 AM NAIROBI, June 17 - A prominent Ugandan lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with a treason-related offence on Wednesday, days after he was arrested by security forces. The lawyer, Erias Lukwago, is himself a senior figure in the opposition and used to be mayor of the capital Kampala. He appeared in court and denied the charge of "misprision of treason," or failing to report treason to the authorities, and was remanded in custody. Lukwago is representing Besigye in a treason trial and in a related case in which Besigye sued the country's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba for repeatedly threatening his life on social media. Kainerugaba is the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who won a disputed presidential election in January that extended his four-decade rule. Uganda's main opposition leader, pop singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who is in exile in the U.S., said o…

Uganda: Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over ‘Kenya Abduction’ and Rights Violations https://www.europesays.com/africa/275990/ Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before…