Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Summary
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during a court hearing and is now in intensive care, unable to respond or speak. He has been held in prison since late 2024 on treason charges and is receiving treatment at a government hospital in Kampala.Key Facts
- Kizza Besigye is a detained Ugandan opposition leader charged with treason since November 2024.
- He collapsed during a court hearing while protesting the lack of his chosen legal representation.
- Besigye is currently unconscious and unresponsive in the intensive care unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
- His wife, Winnie Byanyima, requests that he be moved to a private hospital for treatment by his personal doctor.
- Authorities have not approved the transfer from the public hospital.
- Besigye was arrested after being repatriated from Kenya, where he was held with his aide, Obeid Lutale.
- Critics say the treason charges are politically motivated and part of President Museveni’s crackdown on opponents.
- President Museveni and his son have publicly accused Besigye of plotting to overthrow the government.
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