Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court today as his legal team pushed for a ruling on his habeas corpus application, demanding that authorities present him in court \u201cdead or alive.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besigye, who has been on remand at Luzira Prison since November last year, was arrested in Nairobi alongside his aide, Obeid Lutale, and later charged with treachery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a court session closely watched by political observers, Besigye\u2019s lawyers from Lukwago & Co. Advocates emphasized that his prolonged detention without trial is a violation of his constitutional rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms. Winnie Byanyima, Besigye\u2019s wife, submitted an affidavit supporting his application, decrying his continued detention as unlawful and unjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) also weighed in, arguing that habeas corpus applications should take precedence over other court matters, yet Besigye\u2019s case has faced unnecessary delays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a grave injustice,\u201d ULS stated, calling for disciplinary action against Justice Douglas Singiza, whom they accuse of disregarding the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judiciary spokesperson Mr. Ereemye Mawanda, however, defended the delay, explaining that the legal process takes time. \u201cThere is filing, service of parties, and responses that must be considered. This process typically takes at least three weeks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, concerns about Besigye\u2019s health have grown after reports that he has been on a hunger strike. Over the weekend, he was briefly taken to a private clinic in Bugolobi for medical tests before being returned to prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besigye\u2019s legal team remains adamant that his detention is politically motivated. His next court appearance will be closely watched as the battle for his release continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court today as his legal team pushed for a ruling on his habeas corpus application, demanding that authorities present him in court \u201cdead or alive.\u201d Besigye, who has been on remand at Luzira Prison since November last year, was arrested in Nairobi alongside his aide, Obeid Lutale, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27983,"featured_media":39359,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[7535,31,119],"class_list":["post-39358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-dr-kizza-besigye","tag-featured","tag-uganda-news"],"yoast_head":"\n