Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says

Kizza Besigye, who faces treason charges, is reported to be 'unconscious' in hospital after collapsing in court.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Wednesday after collapsing during a session of his treason trial at Kampala's High Court, according to his wife, Winnie Byanyima.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized and is unconscious after he collapsed during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is hospitalized after collapsing during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials

Ugandan 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 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says  reuters.com

NAIROBI, July 30 - Detained prominent Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who collapsed while in court on Wednesday, is unconscious and has been admitted to an intensive care unit, his wife said in an X post early on Thursday.