Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence
Erias Lukwago, a lawyer for Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was charged with a treason-related offence in Kampala on Monday. Lukwago denied the charges and was remanded in prison while his family seeks answers about his alleged abduction by security forces. The arrest has sparked widespread condemnation and allegations of politically motivated action by military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 09:35 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 09:50 UTC
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