Ugandan politician abducted in Kenya, appears in military court
By Yahaya Idris
Kizza Besigye, a notable opposition politician from Uganda, appeared before a military court in Kampala after his wife reported his alleged abduction in Kenya.
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Dr. Besigye, 68, a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni and medical professional, was escorted to the Makindye General Court Martial on Wednesday by a heavily armed military detail.
Besigye’s lawyer, Erias Lukwago, revealed that his client was joined in the dock by Hajji Lutale Kamulegeya, another key opposition figure.
Lukwago stated that the two individuals were alleged to have possessed two pistols and sought material assistance in Uganda, Greece, and other nations with the intention of undermining the country’s national security.
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Besigye has pleaded not guilty to the charges and objected to the court’s jurisdiction, leading to his continued detention at Luzira Prison until December 2. He added
