Published 2 months ago • loading... • Updated 2 months ago

Uganda: Deputy Speaker Orders Probe Intobesigye's Detention Conditions

Summary

Dr Kizza Besigye is facing charges of treachery in connection with his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government.

7 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

allAfrica

Uganda: Deputy Ag Kafuuzi Denies Dodging Question On Besigye's Abduction

Kafuuzi explained that he struggled to comprehend the question posed by Atkins Katusabe, the MP for Bukonjo West, due to what he described as Katusabe's "heavy American accent."

2 months ago·South Africa

Read Full Article

hoimapost.co.ug

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Orders Probe into Alleged Maltreatment of Dr. Kizza Besigye in Luzira Priso - The Hoima Post

The deputy speaker of parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the parliamentary Human Rights Committee to visit Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and report back on allegations of maltreatment. Besigye, a former presidential candidate and ex-president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), was abducted alongside Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale by the Ugandan army on November 16, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The duo had travelled to Kenya to attend a boo…

2 months ago·Uganda

Read Full Article

perilofafrica.com

House committee to visit Luzira prisons over Dr Kizza Besigye – Peril Of Africa

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Committee on Human Rights to investigate the detention conditions of Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye, a prominent opposition politician is currently being held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison on charges of allegedly soliciting military support overseas to destabilise Uganda’s national security. Tayebwa’s directive follows concerns raised by legislators during a plenary session on Thurs…

2 months ago

Read Full Article

The Spy

D/Speaker Orders Human Rights Committee To Investigate Besigye’s ''Mistreatment'' In Prison

By Spy Uganda The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The directive was given to the committee, chaired by West Budama North East Constituency legislator Hon. Fox…

2 months ago

Read Full Article

Watchdog Uganda

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Directs Human Rights Committee to Visit Besigye

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The directive was given to the committee, chaired by West Budama North East Constituency legislator Hon. Fox Odoi, during Thursday’s parliament plenary sitting. This followed complaints from opposition legislators w…

2 months ago

Read Full Article

UgStandard - For Breaking news, Education, Investigations, Business & Tech and all public affairs n

Deputy Speaker Directs Human Rights Committee to Visit Besigye

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard …

2 months ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year