Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
According to the Daily Monitor, the first prosecution witness in the treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye, Obed Lutaale and Capt Denis Oola explained to the High Court an audio recording of a meeting he said took place in Athens in September 2024. The witness, Andrew Wilson, testified that Besigye asked about air-defence missiles and that he himself had suggested poisoning air force pilots instead. The accused deny the charges and the hearing continues.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Disputed: The prosecution alleges the accused planned to overthrow the government by force; the accused deny the allegations.