Eddie Mutwe came to Masaka court on Tuesday on crutches wrapped in a shawl. He showed the court his healing wounds from military detention as he faced robbery charges. People cried when he said he takes 12 painkillers every day because of the torture pain. His lawyers asked the court to wait for the trial and let him see doctors first. Masaka prison cannot give him the medical care he needs.
The court decided to send his case to the High Court anyway, despite his poor health. Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza ordered Mutwe moved to Murchison Bay Prison for better medical care. His lawyers plan to ask for bail because of his health problems. Three other people have been in jail since November 2024 for the same political fight at a burial. The state attorney said they were ready for trial and refused any delays.
Mutwe serves as the security head for opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. His condition raises more concerns about the government's treatment of political opponents. Human rights groups criticize these practices as harmful. Mutwe appeared confused during court, and his lawyer said he needs both physical and mental health treatment.
The court decided to send his case to the High Court anyway, despite his poor health. Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza ordered Mutwe moved to Murchison Bay Prison for better medical care. His lawyers plan to ask for bail because of his health problems. Three other people have been in jail since November 2024 for the same political fight at a burial. The state attorney said they were ready for trial and refused any delays.
Mutwe serves as the security head for opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. His condition raises more concerns about the government's treatment of political opponents. Human rights groups criticize these practices as harmful. Mutwe appeared confused during court, and his lawyer said he needs both physical and mental health treatment.
