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Uganda: Policeman Admits to Lying in Besigye Trial
Monitor, 23 June 2016
Lawyers representing jailed Opposition leader Kizza Besigye yesterday grilled a police officer in the case in which the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential… Read more »
Ugandan Policeman Admits to Lying in Besigye Trial
The state has been preparing a video footage to show how the leader of opposition party, Kizza Besigye, broke the law.
Kizza Besigye looks at policeman Brian Omwito as he makes his submissions, a video evidence meant to pin him for disobeying lawful orders.
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Uganda: Drama As State Submits Video Evidence Against Besigye
Observer, 22 June 2016
The drama in Kasangati Chief Magistrate's court today sent attendees in fits of laughter, as the State tendered in video evidence pinning Dr Kizza Besigye for disobeying lawful… Read more »
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Uganda: Defiance Is Legal, Besigye Tells Court
Monitor, 23 June 2016
Dr Kizza Besigye has defended his defiance campaign in the Constitutional Court, saying it is a lawful means by which citizens can boldly resist the illegal and unconstitutional… Read more »
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Uganda: Police Denies Witch-Hunting Besigye's Party Officials
Observer, 22 June 2016
The police has rejected accusations that it is targeting FDC supporters and leaders for political reasons. Police spokesman Fred Enanga said, Monday evening, that police only… Read more »
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Uganda: Besigye Appears in Court Again As State Produces Video Evidence
Monitor, 22 June 2016
Security has been tightened around Kasangati Magistrate's Court where Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is appearing on trial over… Read more »
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Uganda: Residents Demand Release of Besigye
Monitor, 22 June 2016
Residents of Rwakabanego in Rukungiri Municipality, the home village of incarcerated Opposition leader and former FDC party presidential candidate, have asked government to… Read more »
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Uganda: Judiciary Salutes Magistrate on Besigye Case
Monitor, 20 June 2016
The Judiciary has applauded Nakawa Chief Magistrate for standing his ground and resisting state pressure to have the treason file of opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye transferred… Read more »
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Uganda: Tension As Besigye Appears in Kasangati Court
Monitor, 17 June 2016
Tensions flared as jailed Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye appeared for trial on charges of disobeying lawful orders before the Magistrates court in Kasangati. Read more »
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Uganda: Dr Besigye Bail Hearing Set for July 6 At Nakawa
Observer, 17 June 2016
The bail application of former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate Kizza Besigye will be heard on July 6 at the High court. Remanded in Luzira on treason charges,… Read more »
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Uganda: Besigye Applies to Court for Bail
Monitor, 17 June 2016
The former FDC presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye, has applied to the High Court in Kampala, seeking bail. Read more »
InFocus
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The presiding Chief Magistrate, James Ereemye, has overruled the state's request to have former Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye's case heard from Luzira prison ... Read more »
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A state attorney has issued a production warrant for the opposition leader to be transferred from prison to court to face charges of inciting violence and malicious damage. ... Read more »
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Uganda Prisons spokesperson, Frank Baine, says they have been receiving more than 60 people per day seeking to see opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Read more »
