18 days have passed since the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled on 31 January 2025 that the trial of civilians before military courts in criminal cases is unconstitutional and that any such cases must be transferred to ordinary courts. Despite the Supreme Court decision and legal applications for the release of Kizza Besigye, Hajj Obeid Lutale, lawyer Eron Kiiza and others, Ugandan authorities have disregarded court orders and continue to arbitrarily deprive them of their liberty. Kizza Besigye’s health has seriously deteriorated after nearly a week on hunger strike to protest his detention.
