Uganda: No, Detained Ugandan Politician Kizza Besigye Not Released From Prison

Uganda: No, Detained Ugandan Politician Kizza Besigye Not Released From Prison

No, detained Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye not released from prison

Besigye Denied Bail as Nakawa Court Refers Constitutional Remand Case to High Court

Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Ronald Lutale, referring their constitutional challenge on remand periods to the High Court. The ruling sparked immediate protests from defence lawyers during Thursday’s hearing. Besigye and Lutale have now spent 196 days in detention since their initial remand on November 28, 2024. Their legal team argued this exc…

Bail Denied Again!! Besigye, Lutale, and Oola Referred to High Court

In a fresh twist to an ongoing legal saga, the court has once again denied bail to prominent opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, along with his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola. The court cited a lack of jurisdiction as the reason for its inability to rule on their application for mandatory bail. The decision came as a blow to supporters who had gathered in anticipation of a favorable outcome. Instead, the court advised the l…

Ugandan Civic Space in Peril: New Report Sounds Alarm on Shrinking Freedoms Ahead of Elections

Uganda’s civic space is under unprecedented strain, marked by “systematic challenges” and a “growing climate of fear,” according to the stark findings of the Uganda Civic Space Index 2024. Launched on Wednesday by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda (NCHRD-U), the comprehensive report serves as a critical barometer for fundamental freedoms, particularly as the nation heads towards general elections. While speaking during t…