Uganda: Besigye Committed to High Court

Forum for Democratic Change President Kizza Besigye was yesterday committed to the High Court for trial on charges of treason and rape. He is to appear in the High Court. Buganda Road Court turned down his lawyers' application for special treatment, including food. The Magistrate, Ms Margaret Tibulya, argued that her court didn't have the powers to grant the defence's application. He advised Besigye's team to get in touch with Luzira Prison's authority.