Event Brief
Ugandan opposition lawyer charged with treason-related offence
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Erias Lukwago, representing Kizza Besigye, was charged with misprision of treason and remanded in custody.
WHO: Erias Lukwago
WHAT: Charged with misprision of treason (treason-related offence) and remanded in custody
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 12:44 PM ET
WHERE: Uganda
WHY: The charge was for failing to report treason to the authorities.
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