Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is unconscious in hospital after collapsing in court, wife says
Summary
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed in court during his treason trial and is now unconscious in a hospital intensive care unit. Supporters say he has been denied the right to choose his own lawyers, and the government accuses him of plotting to overthrow the president.Key Facts
- Kizza Besigye, a long-time opposition leader in Uganda, collapsed in court and is unconscious in a Kampala hospital ICU.
- Besigye was protesting the trial because his main lawyer, Erias Lukwago, was detained and charged with not reporting treason.
- Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima, says he cried out about being harmed before collapsing.
- The treason charge against Besigye could lead to the death penalty if he is convicted.
- President Yoweri Museveni and his son, the military chief, have publicly accused Besigye of plotting to kill the president and overthrow the government.
- Besigye used to be an ally and doctor to Museveni but later became a strong critic, accusing Museveni of becoming authoritarian.
- Museveni has been in power since 1986 and won a seventh term in contentious elections in January 2025.
- Another key opposition figure, Bobi Wine, fled Uganda after the election fearing for his safety.
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