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Uganda: Court clears way for Besigye treason trial

13 Jul 2026, 11:27 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Uganda: Court clears way for Besigye treason trial
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

The High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to terminate treason proceedings, clearing the way for their trial to begin on July 13, 2026. The court ruled the application lacked merit and was intended to delay the criminal case.