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Opposition Leaders, Led by NUP, Plan Unified Approach to Address Dr. Kizza Besigye's Imprisonment

17 February, 2025
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Opposition groups, led by the National Unity Platform (NUP), are set to discuss a joint approach to address the ongoing imprisonment of Dr. Kizza Besigye.



Speaking outside Luzira Prisons, where they had gone to check on Dr. Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the NUP president, emphasized the need for a unified approach to the issue.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and his political associate, Haji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, were charged in the General Court Martial for being found in possession of firearms and ammunition, which are reserved for the armed forces. Besigye was also later charged with treachery.

The duo was kidnapped in November of last year from Kenya, where they had gone to attend the launch of a book by Martha Karua, a former minister and opposition leader. Since then, they have been held on remand at Luzira Prison, following orders from the Court Martial.

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