Uganda's opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been hit with a legal setback following the dramatic imprisonment of their lawyer, Eron Kiiza. Kiiza, a member of the defence team, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya Prison by a military court on Tuesday, for contempt of court.

His swift sentencing occurred amid chaotic scenes at the General Court Martial in Kampala.

According to witnesses, Kiiza was arrested while attempting to take his seat among other lawyers ahead of a delayed court session.

A confrontation ensued when a soldier blocked him from accessing the designated area for lawyers. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Uganda's opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been hit with a legal setback following the dramatic imprisonment of their lawyer, Eron Kiiza. Kiiza, a member of the defence team, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya Prison by a military court on Tuesday, for contempt of court.
His swift sentencing occurred amid chaotic scenes at the General Court Martial in Kampala.
According to witnesses, Kiiza was arrested while attempting to take his seat among other lawyers ahead of a delayed court session.
A confrontation ensued when a soldier blocked him from accessing the designated area for lawyers.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

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