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Ugandan opposition figure's lawyer charged with treason-related offence

NAIROBI, June 17 - A prominent Ugandan lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with a treason-related offence on Wednesday, days after he was arrested by security forces.

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The Straits TimesJun 17, 2026, 4:44 PM

Ugandan opposition figure's lawyer charged with treason-related offence

NAIROBI, June 17 - A prominent Ugandan lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with a treason-related offence on Wednesday, days after he was arrested by security forces.

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