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Uganda opposition leader Besigye rejects court-appointed lawyers at treason trial

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye on Wednesday refused to accept the lawyers assigned to him by the court at his ongoing treason trial, insisting that he be permitted to work with the legal team of his own choosing. The development comes after several of his preferred advocates were either arrested or prevented from entering the […]

Former Kenyan Justice Minister Blocked From Entering Uganda, Lawyers’ Body Says

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A former Kenyan justice minister and prominent lawyer, Martha Karua, was prevented from entering Uganda, according to a regional lawyers’ body, prompting concern from legal advocates across East Africa. Karua was travelling to represent a detained Ugandan opposition figure whose case has drawn significant regional attention. Who Martha Karua was set to represent Karua had

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