NewzUgandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing while in court on Wednesday. The 70-year-old politician, who has been in detention since November 2024, reportedly lost consciousness during proceedings related to his ongoing treason trial. His wife confirmed that he remains unconscious while receiving medical care.
Besigye is a prominent figure in Ugandan politics and has maintained that the treason charges filed against him are politically motivated. His hospitalization follows his recent detention, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn attention to the legal challenges facing opposition figures in the country.
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