The incident occurred when 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.

The court session, chaired by Brigadier Freeman Mugabe, was disrupted as the defence team argued that they could not proceed with one of their key lawyers missing. This legal standoff marks a setback for Besigye, whose legal battles have been a focal point of political tension in Uganda.

Observers have expressed concern that such actions risk undermining public confidence in the justice system and could further deepen the country's political crisis. The timing of this incident is particularly notable, as it coincides with the formal release of the roadmap to the 2026 elections by the Electoral Commission.

Adding to the uncertainty, most of the defence lawyers have indicated that they will not continue representing Besigye, raising questions about the future of the trial.

--Mike Arereng/ChannelAfrica--