At least five senior opposition figures have in the recent months fled the country for exile, citing threats to their lives. Other than those in exile, four prominent figures are also in prison for crimes ranging from terrorism to treason and misprision of treason. For his part, Eron Kiiza, who last week the state sought to prosecute for breaking the sub judice rule after he allegedly commented about the merits of the ongoing case against Dr Besigye, said he had to prioritize his safety.