Medical Report Says Besigye’s Communication Impairment Could Hamper His Defence

KAMPALA, Aug. 22 — A psychiatric assessment of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has found that while he remains mentally alert and able to understand information, his inability to speak or write could substantially interfere with his ability to participate meaningfully in his defence. The assessment, conducted at Luzira Staff Hospital on August 16, …