Opposition chief to face treason trial in court

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye should be tried for treason in court and not a high security prison as the prosecution had requested, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Besigye, who claimed fraud after coming second in February’s presidential election, was arrested last month for holding a mock swearing-in ceremony and charged with treason. He appeared […]

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye should be tried for treason in court and not a high security prison as the prosecution had requested, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
Besigye, who claimed fraud after coming second in February’s presidential election, was arrested last month for holding a mock swearing-in ceremony and charged with treason.
He appeared briefly in court on Wednesday before being returned to the maximum security Luzira Prison in the capital Kampala, with his next court appearance set for June 29.