Concerns Raised Over Treatment of Dr. Kizza Besigye In Luzira Prison

Posted by: lukwago J in Uganda news January 18, 2025

Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) have expressed apprehension regarding the treatment of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye in Luzira maximum prison.

During a recent visit to the prison, Kampala deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, revealed that their attempts to provide Dr. Besigye with food items were thwarted by prison authorities.

Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has been given limited food options, is reportedly facing restrictions on physical interactions with visitors and other inmates, raising questions about his well-being in prison.

In response to the allegations made by PFF members and the deputy Lord Mayor, Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine denied the existence of any restrictions on Dr. Besigye, stating that the prison is fulfilling its duty in managing his incarceration professionally.

In similar news recently published by NEWSLEXPOINT.com, Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, raised concerns about the fairness of her husband Dr. Kizza Besigye’s trial, labeling it a “travesty of justice.” Byanyima pointed fingers at President Museveni and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accusing them of manipulating the trial for political motives.

Byanyima criticized the military court’s lack of impartiality, alleging that it is under the control of President Museveni and his son. She denounced the charges against Besigye and his associate as politically motivated, aimed at stifling dissent and opposition voices.

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