Besigye case: Lawyer Eron Kiiza arrested at military court
Mr Kiiza’s detention reportedly came on the orders of Advocate Judge Brigadier-General Richard Tukacungurwa, with whom he clashed in December over procedural matters
KAMPALA — Prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza, a lead defence attorney for opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale, was detained Tuesday by the General Court Martial in a tumultuous turn of events as the contentious case resumed.
Mr Kiiza’s detention reportedly came on the orders of Advocate Judge Brigadier-General Richard Tukacungurwa.
It is not yet clear what prompted the detention that only exacerbated the already tense situation but the two opposites had a tense standoff during a previous hearing in December.
The two had clashed repeatedly over procedural matters, with Gen Tukacungurwa threatening to charge the lawyer with contempt of court.
The chaotic scenes outside the General Court Martial were amplified as security personnel restricted entry for defense lawyers and prominent opposition figures, including Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua.
