Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge carrying death penalty
- A military court in Uganda ruled that opposition figure Kizza Besigye will stand trial on a treachery charge carrying the death penalty, escalating his legal troubles ahead of the 2026 presidential elections.
- The charge of treachery was added to Besigye's case along with a third suspect, surprising defense attorneys who challenged the amendment.
- Amnesty International has called for Besigye's release, stating that his abduction violated international human rights law and fair trial protections.
- Human Rights Watch claims that Besigye's trial demonstrates how Uganda's authorities misuse military courts to suppress opposition.
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