Human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza wants his passport back from court officials. He gave up the travel document when he left prison after 86 days behind bars. Military officers arrested him when he tried to help opposition leader Kizza Besigye and another man face weapons charges. The court made him pay money and leave his passport before releasing him on bail. Justice Michael Elubu said Kiiza could ask for the passport back if needed.
Kiiza wrote two letters asking for his passport to travel to Costa Rica for medical care. Court workers told him to file a proper legal request after months of waiting. He says keeping his passport hurts his health and stops him from working overseas. The lawyer claims his rights to move freely and stay healthy are being violated. He wants the High Court to order officials to return his passport right away.
Kiiza wrote two letters asking for his passport to travel to Costa Rica for medical care. Court workers told him to file a proper legal request after months of waiting. He says keeping his passport hurts his health and stops him from working overseas. The lawyer claims his rights to move freely and stay healthy are being violated. He wants the High Court to order officials to return his passport right away.
