Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obed Lutale were remanded to Luzira Prison yesterday on charges of treason and unlawful possession of firearms.
The two appeared before a seven-member court martial, chaired by Brigadier General Freeman Mugabe, and denied the allegations.
Prosecutors claim they conspired against Uganda’s security by holding meetings in Athens, Greece, Geneva, Switzerland, and Nairobi, Kenya.
Their lawyer, Elias Lukwago, argued the court martial lacks jurisdiction since the alleged offenses occurred outside Uganda.
Lukwago also questioned the legality of their extradition from Kenya.
The case was adjourned until December 2.
This marks Dr. Besigye’s second court martial, following a 2006 treason case that was later dropped.
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