Ugandan forces arrest opposition lawyer, party claims
NAIROBI, June 15 - Ugandan security forces have arrested Erias Lukwago, a senior opposition figure and lawyer representing detained People’s Front for Freedom party leader Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, the PFF said on Monday.
Ugandan security forces have taken into custody Erias Lukwago, a prominent opposition figure and attorney for Kizza Besigye, who is accused of treason. The People’s Front for Freedom party reported the arrest on Monday. Lukwago is known for his role in representing Besigye, a high-profile political figure. The arrest comes amid ongoing legal proceedings against Besigye. The PFF has condemned the action, calling it an attempt to suppress dissent. The situation highlights the tension between the government and opposition groups. The arrest could further strain relations between the party and authorities.
The arrest raises concerns about the rule of law and political freedoms in Uganda.
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