Top diplomats from the European Union and other Western embassies have expressed concern over the trial and continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye.
The meetings are said to focus on how to get Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, out of jail. Besigye and Lutale were abducted in Nairobi and driven back to Kampala before they were arraigned at the General Court Martial four days later.
They are accused of being found with two pistols and ammunition, and seeking to buy weapons from foreigners in Geneva, Athens and Nairobi.
A source within the diplomatic circles said the diplomats are concerned about Uganda’s violation of international laws and the decision to have Besigye tried in a military court.
They have discussed ways to push for a solution between government and the opposition, especially concerning dialogues, the source said. The options may also include cutting aid or imposing sanctions on specific individuals involved in his abduction, arrest and continued detention.
