A court in Uganda charges attorney Erias Lukwago, who represents jailed opposition figure Kizza Besigye, with concealing treason, according to multiple reports. The case is presented as an escalation of an ongoing dispute involving the country’s military leadership. Reporting indicates that Lukwago previously sought to hold Uganda’s army chief accountable for alleged abuses, and that the new charge is linked to that broader confrontation.
The reports describe Besigye as already jailed and Lukwago as his lawyer. While outlets provide limited additional detail on the underlying allegations or the evidence supporting the treason-related charge, they agree on the key procedural development: the court formally brings charges against Lukwago for concealing treason. The coverage also frames the move as intensifying legal pressure around Besigye’s defense and the lawyer’s efforts to challenge alleged misconduct. The sources do not indicate the outcome of the case or any plea, and they do not provide a timeline beyond the court appearance described as occurring on Wednesday.
