Release on bail for opposition leader Besigye is no sign of let up in pressure from Museveni

The High court has granted former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye bail. Besigye, who is facing treason charges was released by Justice Wilson Masalu Musene released today morning on a non-cash bond of Shs 100 million. Justice Musene ordered Besigye to refrain from any acts of violence until his treason case is disposed of. Musene also…

Kampala (dpa) – A Ugandan court on Tuesday ordered the release on bail of the country’s main opposition leader was detained on charges of treason for two months. Kizza Besigye was arrested in May after his party released a video showing a mock ceremony in which he was sworn in as president. President Yoweri Museveni defeated…