Uganda: Jailed Besigye set to run in poll

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been granted permission to sign his presidential nomination papers from prison by the attorney general. He is accused of treason and terrorism in civil and military courts. The government says it has the evidence to convict Dr Besigye but his lawyers say the trials are designed to prevent him from competing in polls next year. Meanwhile, Uganda's foreign minister has called for a speedy trial for President Yoweri Museveni's opponent. Dr Besigye has been granted bail by the High Court, but remains in prison because of charges he faces in a military tribunal.