Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says

Martha Karua, a former Kenyan justice minister and lawyer, has been blocked from entering Uganda. She was attempting to enter the country to represent detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who is currently on trial for treason. Karua's blocked entry has been reported by the lawyers' body, sparking concerns about the case. Besigye's trial is a high-profile and contentious issue in Uganda, with Karua's presence being seen as crucial to his defense.

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