Kizza Besigye Ends Hunger Strikes

Free Kizza Besigye and give democracy in Uganda a chance
The life of Dr Kizza Besigye, a long-time opposition leader in Uganda and a fearless critic of President Yoweri Museveni must be spared. Media reports indicated that, on 17 February, he was taken to a medical clinic after embarking on a hunger strike while in a military prison. He is back in his prison cell.
Kizza Besigye Ends Hunger Strikes After Being Charged with Treason
Detained Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike after being arraigned before Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with treason. Besigye’s lawyer, Erias Lukwago,
Ugandan Court Charges Opposition Leader Besigye With Treason
A Ugandan court charged opposition leader Kizza Besigye with treason over an alleged plot to end President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule of the East African nation.
Kizza Besigye: Blow to Ailing Ugandan Opposition Leader as High Court Declines to Release Him
Ugandan opposition leader was presented in court despite his deteriorating health condition. The judge ordered the opposition leader to be returned to prison.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
but now it comes with $20 to spend KAMPALA – Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to ...
Ugandan Opposition Politician Charged With Treason
A Ugandan magistrates' court charged detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye with treason on Friday, rejecting his lawyer's pleas that he be transferred to hospital to help him recover from ill health stemming from a hunger strike.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye ends hunger strike but coast is not clear
Besigye was charged with treason and there are fears he could be returned to military
Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court
In tonight's edition, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday. Also, Our focus tonight is on education; we talk to South Africa Basic Education Minister Siviwe Garube.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye charged with treason
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-serving leader by force. Besigye,
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Kizza Besigye’s trial, Museveni’s pressure
COVER STORY |  The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye’s trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief ...
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a ...
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Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters
Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced late on Sunday that Kizza Besigye would have his case transferred to a civilian court. The announcement came amid reports that Besigye, who is on ...
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Video: Emotional Moment as Weary Kizza Besigye Appears in Court Wearing Slippers
Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was arraigned at the High Court Civil Division in Kampala on Wednesday, February ...
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Police brace for Nairobi protests demanding Kizza Besigye release
Another group will gather at 2 pm at Riverside before marching to the Ugandan High Commission to petition officials there.
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Besigye lawyer Eron Kizza expected to appear in court Tuesday
A city lawyer, who was sentenced to nine months in prison by the General Court Martial in Makindye for contempt of court, is expected to appear at the High Court today, February 25, 2025, for a ...