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I do not need permission to pray – Winnie Byanyima

I do not need permission to pray – Winnie Byanyima

Kampala– Hon. Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed PFF Political Party Col.Dr.Kiiza Besigye re emphasized it that to pray he doesn’t require any body’s permission. Hon. Winnie Byanyima (courtesy photo) “I do not need permission to pray, Freedom of worship is a fundamental human right.” Winnie Byanyima via her social media platforms She also stated that she currently waits President …

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Winnie Byanyima Calls for Dialogue Over Release of Kiiza Besigye

Court has jurisdiction to try Besigye state Clarifies

KAMPALA — Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed opposition politician Kiiza Besigye and Executive Director of Oxfam International, has emphasized that political differences should be resolved through dialogue rather than negotiations aimed at securing the release of political prisoners. Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye in court last year. (Courtesy photo) Byanyima dismissed reports alleging that she had requested negotiations with …

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Byanyima Condemns Museveni’s “Political Persecution” as Besigye Denied Bail Again » The Hoima Post –

Byanyima Condemns Musevenis Political Persecution as Besigye Denied Bail Again

In a powerful and emotional statement on Monday, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni of weaponizing Uganda’s judiciary to crush political dissent and cling to power. Byanyima’s condemnation followed a Kampala court’s decision to deny bail to Dr. Besigye for a fourth time since his arrest over a …

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