Uganda, Besigye and Kizza

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.
Uganda: Kizza Besigye's Trial, Museveni's Pressure
The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye's trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction,
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country ...
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,
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 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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Kizza Besigye: Blow to ailing Uganda 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 ...
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Uganda: Kenyan Medics Plan Protest Today Demanding for Besigye's Release
Kenyan medical professionals are planning to stage a protest demanding the release of Ugandan opposition leader and medical doctor, Kizza Besigye. Besigye was allegedly abducted in Nairobi in November ...
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Kenyan medics to hold protests on Monday demanding release of Uganda's Kizza Besigye
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) will partner with Amnesty International Kenya to add their voice ...
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Besigye trial and why Uganda’s claim to democracy is nonsense
We have a Constitution in Uganda, and we went to great lengths ... than the fact that the government continued to detain Dr Kizza Besigye, the veteran Opposition politician, and wanted to try ...
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Kizza Besigye: Detained Uganda Opposition Leader Rushed to Hospital in Wheelchair, Back to Prison
Buhweju County lawmaker Francis Mwijukye confirmed that Kizza Besigye had been rushed to a clinic in Uganda's capital Kampala ...
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Museveni's son Muhoozi accuses Besigye's wife of trying to wreck their home: "Mzee kicked you out"
Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, could not stay quiet after news of his father and Kizza Besigye's wife Winnie ...
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The Uganda Love-Political Triangle That Has Got Tongues Wagging
Gossiping about others, particularly our politicians, is not necessarily negative; it can very well be positive or even ...