Museveni Defends Military Trials for Civilians Amid Outcry Over Besigye’s Arrest

Spread the loveUgandan President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the controversial use of military courts to try civilians following widespread criticism over the detention and trial of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. Besigye, 68, a longtime political rival of Museveni, was charged in a military court with possession of firearms and allegedly attempting to purchase … Continue reading Museveni Defends Military Trials for Civilians Amid Outcry Over Besigye’s Arrest