Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence
Summary
Erias Lukwago, a lawyer and former mayor in Uganda, was arrested and charged with a crime related to treason. Lukwago represents Kizza Besigye, an opposition leader currently on trial for treason. His arrest has caused concern and criticism because of harsh actions by Uganda’s military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.Key Facts
- Erias Lukwago was arrested at his home in Kampala and charged with failing to report treason.
- He denies the charges and is in prison awaiting his next court hearing.
- Lukwago is the lawyer for Kizza Besigye, an opposition politician also charged with treason.
- Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief and son of the president, publicly announced Lukwago’s arrest and shared photos of him blindfolded.
- Opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, say Lukwago’s arrest is politically motivated and called for resistance.
- Lukwago’s family claims he was abducted by security forces and asked the court to find and release him.
- Kainerugaba has a record of posting about abducting and mistreating opposition members and later deleting some posts.
- Besigye is a longtime opponent of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and has been detained many times during past election campaigns.
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