Obeid Lutale
Obeid Lutale is an assistant to prominent Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. He has been in the news due to being detained alongside Besigye as they await a decision from the High Court regarding their legal status and continued detention.
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Recent news mentions
Obeid Lutale was detained alongside Kizza Besigye and charged before a military tribunal.
Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent | Uganda
United Kingdom· 2025-05-01
Obeid Lutale has been in prison for more than 140 days alongside Kizza Besigye.
Uganda court denies bail for opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Kenya· 2025-04-12
Hajj Obeid Lutale is an aide to Kizza Besigye who has also been denied bail alongside him.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and aide denied bail
Tanzania· 2025-04-11
Obeid Lutale was unlawfully kidnapped and detained in Uganda.
Lessons from protests seeking release of BesigyeKenya· 2025-02-28
Obeid Lutale is a longtime party ally of Kizza Besigye who is accused alongside him in the plot against the government.
Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil courtKenya· 2025-02-21
Obeid Lutale is an assistant to Kizza Besigye and is also being held in detention.
Besigye kuendelea kushikiliwa mahabusu Mahakama ikiahirisha kesiTanzania· 2025-02-20
