Dr Kizza Besigye abduction Stories

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Drama in court as Ugandan lawyer jailed for nine months during Besigye trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

The incident occurred as Kiiza attempted to take a seat designated for lawyers before the delayed court session at the Kampala-based court martial.

Uganda Law Council grants Karua special practising certificate to represent Besigye
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The decision follows Karua’s resubmission of her application after the council initially rejected it.

Museveni defends Court Martial jurisdiction amid debate on Besigye's trial 
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

President Museveni firmly defended the practice, describing it as a deliberate and essential strategy to bolster Uganda’s security apparatus.

Police arrest Kizza Besigye's lawyer (Rtd) Major Ronald Iduli after raiding his house
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

Iduli was set to appear before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala City, alongside Hajji Obed Kamulegeya to defend Besigye.

Uganda Law Society asks Karua to reapply for practising license to defend Besigye
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

The council reportedly rejected Karua's application on procedural grounds, citing the absence of notarised copies of her practising certificate, a let...

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Drama in Kampala as Karua, defence lawyers locked out of Besigye’s court session
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Karua's handbag is reported to have been confiscated by the army at the court’s main gate and only retrieved it after prolonged negotiations and consu...

Karua misses to represent Besigye in Ugandan military trial over clearance hitch
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2024

Karua stated that she spoke to the Council Chairperson, Justice Irene Mulyagonja who assured her that the Council would convene to address her matter.

How Besigye's meeting with British national in Nairobi sealed his fate - Wife
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

The abduction has sparked widespread condemnation, raising questions about Kenya's role in the ordeal and straining diplomatic ties between the two co...

Human rights commission condemns Kizza Besigye's alleged abduction in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye had visited Nairobi to attend NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua's book launch in Nairobi on Sunday evening.

Kizza Besigye abducted in Nairobi and now in Kampala jail, says wife Byanyima
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye was in Nairobi attending the launch of a book by Narc Kenya leader and former Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua.

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