Opposition leader arrested in Uganda

UGANDA’S military tribunal has ordered the main opposition leader to appear for trial today.

Opposition leader arrested in Uganda

However, opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s wife and lawyer said that confidential access to his lawyers has been prevented during preparation for his trial, on charges that carry the death penalty.

Two senior prison officers insist on sitting within hearing distance when lawyers meet Mr Besigye at the Luzira Maximum Security Prison to plot defence strategy, his wife, Winnie Byanyima, said.

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