Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is unconscious in hospital after collapsing in court, wife says

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.

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.