The ruling, delivered on January 31, marked a significant victory for human rights defenders who have long criticized the military court’s role in prosecuting civilians.
In a ruling delivered on Wednesday evening, Brigadier-General Robert Freeman Mugabe, the chairman of the GCM, asserted that his court has the power to try anyone charged with treachery, regardless of whether the alleged offence occurred within or outside Uganda.
The military prosecutor, Colonel Raphael Mugisha, started the day by requesting the court to we allow amendment of the charge sheet, adding a one Capt Denis of the Armoured Brigade to the case
The General Court Martial on Tuesday sentenced Mr Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing Dr Kizza Besigye, to nine months in prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court.
The dramatic incident ignited a series of exchanges between the defence team and the court, with several key figures questioning the proceedings.
The defense team expressed frustration, insisting the trial could not proceed without proper legal representation for the accused.
