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Ugandan Court Clears Way for Besigye, Co-Accused's Treason Trial

Uganda's High Court has dismissed an application by opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to have their treason charges dropped over alleged violations of their constitutional rights.

Justice Emmanuel Baguma ruled that the application lacked credible evidence, was an abuse of court process and appeared intended to delay the trial. The court rejected claims that the pair had been unlawfully abducted from Kenya, detained incommunicado and denied a fair trial, finding they had failed to substantiate the allegations.

The ruling clears the way for the treason trial of Besigye, Lutale and Uganda People's Defence Forces Captain Denis Oola to begin on July 13, 2026.

Uganda: Court Rejects Besigye Bid to Halt Treason Trial, Hearing Set for July 13

Independent (Kampala), 9 July 2026

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale on Wednesday suffered yet another setback in their bid to terminate treason proceedings against them. Read more »
Uganda: Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution

Nile Post, 8 July 2026

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. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Birungi Twist - When Spy Boss in Besigye Treason Case Is Charged With Faking Intel

Nile Post, 7 July 2026

When Maj Gen James Birungi appeared before the General Court Martial on Monday, the charges against him opened an unusual chapter in Uganda's national security and legal history. Read more »
Uganda: ULs Accuses Museveni of Interfering in Besigye Trial

Independent (Kampala), 6 July 2026

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,… Read more »

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Besigye, Co-Accused Sue Uganda Govt Over Extradition, Detention

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.

They name the
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Ugandan Army Chief Dismisses Besigye's Death Threat Claims

Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied accusations of issuing death threats to veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, who remains remanded in prison on treason charges. Besigye said that the General, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, made the threats through multiple public statements and social media posts. The military chief has asked a Kampala court to dismiss Besigye's
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- Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Asks Court to Dismiss Besigye's Death Threat Claims As Hearsay
Uncertainty In Uganda As Besigye's Treason Trial Resumes

Prominent opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been arraigned in court, along with his aide and co-accused, as his treason case resumed. The appearance came nearly a month after the case was adjourned when the Uganda Prisons Service failed to produce the accused in court.

Besigye's well-being has become a source of
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- Uganda: Uncertainty As Besigye, Lutale Return to Court On Treason Charges
- Kenya: Karua, Besigye's Wife Protest Trial Delay As Opposition Leader's Health Declines
Granting Ugandan Opposition Bail Threatens Witnesses - Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the government's refusal to grant bail to detained opposition members. In a national address, Museveni said the government fears releasing suspects before trial could expose witnesses to intimidation and undermine the country's justice system.

He also supported calls for tighter media regulation, citing
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- Uganda: Museveni Defends Media Regulation, Opposition Bail Policy
- Uganda: Law Society Condemns Museveni Remarks On Besigye Trial, Bail