Episode
Lawyer Arrested Amid Political Turmoil
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 83
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Summary
Lawyer Erias Lukwago, defending opposition figure Kizza Besigye, has been arrested on treason charges after allegedly preparing to serve court papers to military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba — who then posted disturbing photos of Lukwago blindfolded and boasted of inflicting pain. Lukwago, appearing in court looking battered and pleading not guilty, now faces charges while Besigye remains jailed, underscoring Uganda’s escalating political repression against dissenters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf7ae8e0463c261a