Gen Muhoozi given one week to file defence in Besigye death threats case
The High Court in Kampala has ordered Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and other military officials to file a defense within one week regarding allegations of death threats made against opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye. Dr. Besigye claims that the Chief of Defence Forces' public social media statements undermine his right to a fair trial in his ongoing treason case.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between military authority and judicial independence in Uganda, as it directly challenges the conduct of the President's son and the country's top military commander regarding the treatment of a prominent political rival.
First Son and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is the leader of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group. Photo/ FILE
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings, citing specific legal filings and judge directives without adopting the inflammatory language used by either the supporters or the respondents.
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