Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence

Erias Lukwago, the lawyer of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, has been charged with a treason-related offense. Lukwago was arrested earlier in the week, prompting Uganda's military chief to boast about the "hurt and pain" he would inflict on him. The charge against Lukwago is likely to escalate tensions in the country, where opposition figures often face persecution. Besigye has been a vocal critic of the Ugandan government, leading to repeated clashes with authorities.

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