The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye's trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction,

The life of Dr Kizza Besigye, a long-time opposition leader in Uganda and a fearless critic of President Yoweri Museveni must be spared. Media reports indicated that, on 17 February, he was taken to a medical clinic after embarking on a hunger strike while in a military prison. He is back in his prison cell.

The High Court has dismissed an application seeking the unconditional release of four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, from Luzira Prison, due to their ongoing treason case at the lower court.

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was arraigned at the High Court Civil Division in Kampala on Wednesday, February 19, for the hearing of his release.