Kizza Besigye, a veteran opposition leader, has been denied bail by a Ugandan judge after being jailed for nearly nine months on treason charges. Judge Emmanuel Baguma stated that the mandatory bail period had not yet been met based on Besigye's remand date. His lawyers argued for his automatic release due to the lengthy detention without trial. This situation has elicited concern from critics, particularly in light of the upcoming national elections, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks re-election amidst claims of targeting opposition figures. The government maintains that all detainees have committed crimes.
A Ugandan judge has refused to grant bail to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, citing a technicality related to the period of his detention.
Concerns have been raised among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition figures.
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