Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
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"I call upon all of us to reject and resist this brazen impunity."
— Bobi Wine , Politician
"I'm proud of all the hurt and pain I will inflict on the criminal Lukwago!"
— Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba , Executive
Key People
A Ugandan opposition politician who fled the country fearing for his life.
A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
The country's military chief and son of the president.
A long-standing political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni.
The president of Uganda and leader of the National Resistance Movement.
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Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
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