The trial of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who was abducted from Kenya and charged with various offenses, has been adjourned until January 2025.
The adjournment was granted after the court denied a temporary practicing certificate to Besigye’s lead lawyer, Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan politician.
The move has raised concerns about the fairness of the trial and the political motivations behind the charges.
Besigye, a long-time critic of President Yoweri Museveni, has been arrested and detained multiple times over the years.
His abduction from Kenya and subsequent detention have sparked widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and international bodies.
The Ugandan government has faced increasing criticism for its crackdown on dissent and its use of the judiciary to silence opposition figures.
The case against Besigye is seen as part of a broader effort to suppress political opposition and consolidate power.