Following his mysterious detention in Kenya, Kizza Besigye, Uganda's opposition leader, asserts his right as a civilian to not be tried in a military tribunal. Enquiries into the circumstances of his detention continue, with both Kenya and Uganda offering conflicting accounts.
Kizza Besigye , the opposition leader of Uganda , claims he should not be tried in a military tribunal as he is a civilian. His recent detention while visiting Kenya has caused widespread concern and speculation about a covert intelligence exchange between the two countries. Besigye's allies and wife have revealed that he was allegedly lured into a meeting with his abductors, disguised as Kenya n security agents, and was spied on throughout his journey.
He was reportedly transferred to a Ugandan military court without any extradition proceedings, raising questions about the involvement of both countries in his detention. Kenya denies any involvement and is investigating the incident, while Uganda accuses Kenya of being aware of the plan
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