Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
He has since been held along with his aide, Obeid Lutale, and both have been charged with treason, which they deny. His wife demanded that Besigye be allowed to receive treatment from his personal physician at a private clinic rather than at a government health facility.The ICU wing where Besigye is being treated is guarded by heavily armed security officers. Reports say his sister, who is also his personal doctor, has now been allowed to see him.
- ▪He has since been held along with his aide, Obeid Lutale, and both have been charged with treason, which they deny.
- ▪His wife demanded that Besigye be allowed to receive treatment from his personal physician at a private clinic rather than at a government health facility.The ICU wing where Besigye is being treated is guarded by heavily armed security offi
- ▪Reports say his sister, who is also his personal doctor, has now been allowed to see him.
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Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife saysImage source, ReutersImage caption, Kizza Besigye has been in detention since November 2024 ByWycliffe MuiaPublished49 minutes agoUgandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in the capital, Kampala, after collapsing unconscious in court during his treason trial, his wife has said.The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024. His lead lawyer was arrested last month and charged with allegedly failing to report acts of treason.The visibly frail politician was objecting to state lawyers being appointed to represent him when he collapsed, prompting prison guards to rush him to hospital."He is unconscious, unable to speak, and unresponsive even to a pain…
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