Ugandan opposition leader to face trial

Uganda’s military tribunal has ordered prison officials to produce the main opposition leader for trial on Monday, ignoring a High Court ruling preventing the army from trying him until the legality of the proceeding is determined, his wife said today.

Kizza Besigye was detained November 14 and was charged with treason and rape in a civilian court after returning from self-imposed exile to run for president in next year’s elections.