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Lawyers demand Besigye release

The trial of Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was abruptly put on hold after the Supreme Court stopped all cases involving civilians.

A team of lawyers, led by Kenya's former justice minister Matha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have on Monday, February 3, 2025, heightened demand for the release of their client. (Credit: Alfred Ochwo)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision


KAMPALA - Four-time presidential candidate Dr Kiiza Besigye's lawyers are demanding his immediate release.

They say Besigye is a civilian (retired soldier) and that the Supreme Court on January

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General Court Martial
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