Kizza Besigye, Uganda

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye kidnapped and jailed, wife says
Besigye was arrested in Kenya and taken across the border to a Ugandan military jail, according to his wife, Winnie Byanyima, head of the U.N. HIV/AIDS program.
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears before military court after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya
The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he was kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and is being held in a Ugandan military jail.
Besigye Kidnapping: Uganda President's Doctor Turned Rival
Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been arrested multiple times, pepper-sprayed, faced spurious charges of rape and treason, and once fled the country in fear of his life.
Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court
Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday, accused of seeking to compromise national security, after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya at the weekend.
Ugandan Opposition Figure Kizza Besigye Kidnapped During Visit to Kenya, Wife Says
Uganda's opposition figure Kiza Besiyge was kidnapped during his visit to Kenya on Saturday, November 16 according to his wife Winnie Byanyima's statement.
Kenya Knew About Arrest Of Opposition Figure: Uganda Govt
The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi's knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.
Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure Kizza Besigye, Uganda govt says
The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi's knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.
New Twist as Uganda Ropes Kenya in Arrest of Besigye, Contradicts Govt's Statement
Uganda’s Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed intricate details about Kenya’s involvement in the arrest of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
UN Rights Chief Demands Probe Into Uganda Opposition Figure's Abduction
The UN rights chief on Thursday urged the Ugandan government to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye after his apparent kidnapping in Kenya, demanding an investigation into "the circumstances of his abduction".
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Minister Baryomunsi reveals Kenya's role in Kizza Besigye arrest
Revelations add fresh twist in the saga that has attracted the ire of the United States and human rights activists.
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Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Abduction Of Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye
I am shocked by the abduction of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye on 16 November 2024 in Kenya and his forcible return to Uganda. After having been held in incommunicado detention, ...
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Kenya Explains Why Kizza Besigye was Not Granted Security in Nairobi
The Kenyan Government has refuted claims that it was involved in the abduction of Ugandan politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and ...
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Ugandan Minister Confirms Kenyan Authorities Helped in Kizza Besigye's Abduction: "We Were in Touch"
Uganda's Minister of Information and Communications Chris Baryomunsi has confirmed that the Kenyan officers offered help in ...
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Twists in Besigye's Abduction, Pressure Before Cancellation of Adani Deals & Cars Following Gachagua
President William Ruto delivered a State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, November 21, where he highlighted ...
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Winnie Byanyima urges release of Besigye, citing 'trumped-up charges'
A week after Dr Kizza Besigye was arrested in Nairobi on Saturday, his wife, Winnie Byanyima, has been speaking about the ...
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Kizza Besigye Brought to Court Under Tight Security Hours After Abduction Reports
It is a sigh of relief for Ugandan Oposition leader Kizza Besigye supporters after he appeared alive and well while being ...
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Pressure grows over Besigye kidnapping
Dr Besigye faces charges in Uganda’s military court despite being a civilian. The case highlights concerns about judicial ...