- Winnie Byanyima gave emotional information about her husband, Kizza Besigye, after visiting her in Luzira Prison, explaining that she was in good shape
- Byanyima condemned the Ugandan judicial system by depriving Besigye's bail, despite his dedication for decades to attend court sessions
- He wanted the abolition of the abuse, asking the judge to listen to Besigye's bail request and release him
- Byanyima reports have referred to the call for the release of Besigye, locally and abroad, with concerns about its health and treatment
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of the opposition leader in the country Uganda The barrier to Kizza Besigye, has given a heartfelt health and his condition following his visit to Luzira Prison.
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His emotional account has reiterated the call for Besigye's release, while condemning the continued deprivation despite his dedication for decades to attend court sessions.
Byanyima, a prominent human rights lawyer, went to X on Tuesday, March 4, to share his experience of visiting her husband and fellow prisoner Haji Obeid Lutale.
In his post, Byanyima described the comfort of seeing Besigye in good shape despite having been in custody for a long time.
He described the emotional moments of witnessing him walking and sharing with strangers, an event that comforted him during the ongoing legal war.
“I visited @Kizzabesigye1 & Haji Obeid Lutale in Luzira Prison today. They were both in good condition. He wrote.
Byanyima's update comes a crucial time, with the call for its release increasing internationally and internationally.
Why should Besigye be granted bail
Byanyima did not hesitate to express his feelings while calling on the Ugandan judicial system to handle the Besigye case.
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She highlighted her husband's unstable intentions to come to court in the last 20 years, despite facing numerous criminal charges.
Byanyima further questioned the reasons for the Ugandan courts to deprive the veteran leader of the opposition.
“After 20 years of honestly arriving in court for many criminal offenses, there is no reason to deprive him of bail @Kizzabesigye1. The judge must listen to his request and end this abuse. It is sufficient,” he added.
Besigye's legal problems
In recent months, Besigye has faced major legal and health challenges after being banned from allegations of treason and threatening national security.
Besigye's condition has been reported to be serious, raising concerns among international supporters and observers.
He, along with his assistant Lutale and Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF) Denis Oola, were charged with treason.
The prosecution claimed that between 2023 and 2024, the three plotted to overthrow the Ugandan government, holding meetings in cities such as Geneva, Athens, Nairobi, and Kampala to plan and encourage military and financial support.
They were also accused of registering and teaching Ugandans in Kenya for military operations.
Due to the severity of the charges, the court returned them to the Luzira prison until March 7, 2025, depriving them of the opportunity to respond to their requests at this stage.
Besigye's health has been a hub of anxiety with reports showing that he has been on a dining strike since detention, causing high blood pressure events and further weakening his condition.
The legal case has also affected Besigye's defense team since human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza, representing Besigye and Lutale, was arrested by a soldier in a military court and sentenced to nine months in prison for undermining the court.
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