Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
Summary
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed unconscious in court during his treason trial and was admitted to intensive care in Kampala. He has been detained since November 2024 and is refusing treatment from government doctors, with his family requesting care from his personal physician.Key Facts
- Kizza Besigye is a 70-year-old opposition leader in Uganda facing treason charges.
- He collapsed in court while objecting to state-appointed lawyers and was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital.
- Besigye has been in detention since November 2024, after being abducted in Kenya and brought back to Uganda.
- He remains unconscious and unresponsive, refusing treatment from government medical staff.
- His wife, Winnie Byanyima, has asked for him to be treated by his personal doctor at a private clinic.
- Besigye’s main lawyer was arrested last month, and another lawyer was barred from entering Uganda.
- Supporters are appealing to President Museveni and the army chief for Besigye’s release on humanitarian grounds.
- Besigye has run against President Yoweri Museveni multiple times and once served as Museveni’s personal doctor.
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