Ugandan opposition figure collapses in court, party official says
During proceedings against opposition figure Kizza Besigye, attorney Erias Lukwago was arrested, while Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, who was leading Besigye’s defense team, had previously been prevented from entering Uganda. The developments occurred as Besigye collapsed in court after months in detention and his lawyers raised concerns about his health and access to adequate treatment. Beyond the treatment of the defendant, the restrictions directed at his legal team indicate an effort to obstruct independent representation in a politically sensitive prosecution.