Kizza Besigye, a veteran Ugandan opposition politician aged 70, has been hospitalized in intensive care after collapsing in court, according to his wife. Besigye has been in detention since November 2024 and is currently facing treason charges, which he denies.
The hospitalization comes while Besigye remains in legal proceedings related to the charges he faces. According to reports, he is reported to be unconscious in the hospital following the courtroom incident. His wife has made statements regarding his condition to news outlets covering the situation.
Besigye’s detention and legal proceedings have drawn international attention given his long history as a prominent opposition figure in Uganda. The circumstances surrounding his collapse and current medical condition remain part of the ongoing coverage of his case.
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