By KGR Reporter,
Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutaale have petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging the legality of the charges brought against them in the court martial, as well as the process leading to their arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Besigye and Lutaale are jointly charged with Captain Denis Oola from the UPDF’s armored brigade.
The three individuals are accused of five offenses, including treachery and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, which they have denied.
The prosecution claims that between February 2023 and November 2024, the three accused individuals held meetings in various international cities, including Geneva, Athens, and Nairobi, as well as within Uganda, particularly in Kampala Metropolitan, intending to solicit logistical support with intend to undermine the security of UPDF.
Lawyer Erias Lukwago says they are also seeking an interim injunction blocking the Court Martial from continuing the trial of Besigye and Lutaale until the petition is determined, and an order from the court to quash the charges. Mr. Lukwago speaking…
Meanwhile, The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine has said that they expect donors to intervene in halting further transmission of Ebola Virus Disease.
Atwine was speaking today shortly after declaring an outbreak of Ebola in Kampala following the death of a health worker at Mulago National Referral Hospital yesterday. Dr. Atwine speaking….
According to Atwine, the outbreak is a global concern with a high potential of spiraling out of the country. END.