Prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza, a lead defence attorney for opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale, was detained Tuesday by the General Court Martial.
However, Kiiza was beaten and removed from the courtroom, but he managed to break free and join Besigye and co-accused Abeid Lutale Kamulegeya in the dock. However, he was rearrested, beaten again, and returned to the cells.
The officers had blocked Kiiza from accessing the bar, prompting him to bang on the barricade and insist on entering. This led Court Martial Chairperson Mugabe to order his arrest.
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The incident occurred amid complaints from opposition members about harsh treatment by security officers while attempting to access the court premises. Former Leader of the Opposition Winnie Kiiza and Ingrid Turinawe reported being harassed by security personnel outside the court.
Besigye’s supporters condemned the arrest, calling it intimidation and accusing the court martial of operating as a kangaroo court. They demanded Kiiza’s release, declaring, “Enough is enough,” and stating that Uganda is “bleeding.
In conclusion, Dr. Besigye and Mr. Lutale, already present in the courtroom, remained in custody as defence lawyers requested the court to dismiss what they described as a defective charge sheet.
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