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Besigye remains in custody as court hears plea for his release

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. [File, Courtesy]

Ugandan High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ruled that opposition leader Kizza Besigye will remain in custody as his legal team continues to push for his release.

The decision came minutes after Besigye appeared in court for a hearing on his habeas corpus plea.

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