BESIGYE'S CHRISTMAS DETENTION SPARKS OUTRAGE OVER POLITICAL SUPPRESSION. (PHOTO).
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Besigye's Christmas Detention Sparks Outrage Over Political Suppression
Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has criticized the Christmas Day prison visit ban as "cruel and inhumane." Besigye, charged with firearms offenses, is being held in Luzira Prison, and Byanyima plans to defy the ban to ensure her husband's safety. She is concerned about his wellbeing, especially after his forced return to Uganda and recent leadership changes at the prison.
Besigye, a long-time rival of President Museveni, faces politically motivated charges and rejects being tried in a military court, arguing it bypasses civilian justice. His detention during Christmas highlights ongoing tensions between the opposition and the government, with critics accusing Museveni of using legal measures to suppress political competition.
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