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Ugandan Military Court to Try Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye for Treachery

Kizza Besigye faces a military trial on treachery charges as political tensions rise in Uganda ahead of the 2026 presidential elections.

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  1. Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge

    Besigye’s trial starkly illustrates the expanding use of military courts by Ugandan authorities to suppress dissent and undermine the opposition, reflecting a broader pattern of political repression in the lead-up to crucial elections.

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  2. Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge carrying death penalty

    The trial of Kizza Besigye illustrates the troubling pattern of Uganda's authorities using military courts to suppress opposition voices as the country braces for a potentially tumultuous political transition.

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Updated: Jan 14th, 2025, 6:15 AM ET

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Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, has been ruled by a military court to stand trial on treachery charges, which could lead to the death penalty. Recently charged with illegal possession of a firearm and soliciting military support overseas, Besigye has denied the allegations. His trial is under scrutiny, amidst concerns about the misuse of military courts against opposition figures in Uganda. Observers are concerned about the looming 2026 presidential elections, as long-standing President Museveni may seek re-election with an uncertain political transition ahead.

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