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President Museveni criticises delays in Besigye treason trial in national address

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 11 Jul 2026 Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, President Yoweri Museveni in a national address questioned why an accused person could go untried for two years, saying delays in criminal cases frustrate the public and encourage mob justice. Besigye later told the High Court that the remarks had affected the environment around his pending case.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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