Prison: Hospital Visit Was Besigye’s Routine Medical Check-Up
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed reports claiming that opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital overnight in critical condition. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed that while Besigye did see his doctor at night, his health is not deteriorating. “The hospital visit was part of Besigye’s routine
Museveni Accuses Karua, Lukwago of Delaying Besigye’s Trial
President Yoweri Museveni has accused former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his legal team of deliberately frustrating court proceedings, leading to his prolonged detention. The President’s position was relayed to residents of Rukungiri by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during a public engagement held on Museveni’s behalf.
Byanyima Pleads with Museveni Over Besigye’s Detention
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has publicly appealed for his release after he has spent over three months in detention without trial. In February, Dr. Besigye was formally charged in a civilian court following a Supreme Court ruling
