Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike after the transfer of his charges from the military court to a civilian court. He was this morning charged with treason and misprision of treason at Nakawa court.
JUST IN: Opposition doyen @kizzabesigye1 has called off his hunger strike after 8 days. His lawyer, @EriasLukwago_ confirms.
The development comes after the transfer of his charges from the military court to a civilian court. He is charged with treason & misprision of treason
— Mujuni Raymond (@qataharraymond) February 21, 2025
According to @ProscieK, one of Besigye’s indomitable lawyers, the opposition leader will now end his hunger strike since the case has been moved to a civilian court.#FreeKizzaBesigye #SaveKizzaBesigye pic.twitter.com/YVLSNz9m2B
— TOKO (@GodwinTOKO) February 21, 2025
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