Besigye, Lutale Request Case Transfer, Accuse Judge Baguma of Bias

Besigye, Lutale Request Case Transfer, Accuse Judge Baguma of Bias

Detained Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale have formally requested High Court Judge Emmanuel Baguma to transfer their case to the International Crimes Division of the High Court. The duo contends that their indictment for treason was committed by the Nakawa Magistrates Court under the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Division, not the Criminal Division, where they are currently being tried. In a r…