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Continued detention of Uganda's opposition leader draws condemnation

Kizza Besigye, Uganda's leading opposition leader, stands outside the sunroof of a car and flashes the "V for victory" sign to supporters during an election rally in the capital, Kampala, on February 10, 2016. © AFP

Daniel Arapmoi
Press TV, Kampala

Uganda’s opposition members and the United Nations chief have expressed concern about the imprisonment of former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye. He was charged with treason last month for declaring himself president and challenging the election victory of veteran leader Yoweri Museveni. Our correspondent Daniel Arapmoi has spoken to members of the opposition and the ruling party.

 


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