The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has visited his detained supporter, Yasin ‘Machete’ Ssekitoleko, at Luzira Prison, raising alarm over his deteriorating health. Machete, who has reportedly been held incommunicado for four years, was transferred from Kitalya to Luzira Murchison Bay Prison after refusing to eat for seven days in protest against […]
Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court today. Besigye, who has been on hunger strike in protest of his continued detention, was brought to court in a wheelchair but appeared determined during the brief session. Besigye, who has been outspoken against government policies, […]
The president of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Jimmy Akena has backed the four-time presidential candidate, Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye on the move to resort to a hunger strike, saying it is the only option he was left with. Akena urged Ugandans to use this opportunity to examine the continued interference of security organs […]