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00:00Just over a month ago, 36 activists of the FDC, one of Uganda's largest opposition parties,
00:06were arrested during a trip to Kenya and sent back to their country.
00:10According to the Ugandan prosecution, these members of the Forum for
00:14Democratic Change had travelled to the neighbouring country to train for
00:18terrorist acts in preparation for subversive actions.
00:22At this stage, the authorities have not provided further details regarding the charges.
00:26According to the FDC party, however, its members had travelled to Kenya to attend
00:31several leadership seminars and training sessions.
00:34They have been held for over a month now in a prison north of Kampala.
00:38Their lawyer calls the charges ridiculous and says they could face life sentences.
00:44Several NGOs and Ugandan key opposition figures have called for their release already.
00:49The trial, which was set to begin this Monday, has been postponed for the second time.
00:55The court claims part of the investigation is still ongoing.