Jailed Ugandan opposition leader boycotts trial accusing judge of bias

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• Dr. Kiza Basidja boycotts his treason trial, alleging judicial bias.
• Basidja and his aide refused to attend after the judge declined to recuse himself. 9s
• The trial's delays have highlighted concerns over human rights in Uganda. 30s
• Basidja and his aide were abducted in Kenya and later charged with treason in Uganda. 40s
• Basidja, once a Museveni ally, has contested and lost four presidential elections. 58s