The High Court in Uganda has adjourned (udsat) the trial of the opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye until after next weeks presidential election, BBC Online reports Wednesday.
He is the main rival to President Yoweri Museveni, but his election campaign has been frequently interrupted by court appearances.
Dr Besigye is accused by the state of plotting a rebellion to overthrow Ugandas government. He says the charges against him are politically motivated.
Dr Besigyes treason trial will begin on 15 March – after the defence challenged the states case against him. He has also been on trial accused of rape and been before a military court accused of terrorism.
The adjournment will suit the opposition politician, who is now free to campaign ahead of 23 February poll. President Museveni, who came to power 20 years ago, is viewed as the favourite to win.
These are the first multiparty elections for 26 years, but have been marred by the controversy surrounding the arrest of President Musevenis rival.
Last year, Mr Museveni spoke of the need for reconciliation in Uganda, a country which has suffered from decades of conflict. However that reconciliation has not materialised. The election campaign has been bitterly fought and international donors have been wary of his real intentions concerning democracy, BBC adds.
