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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife
France🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized in an intensive care unit after collapsing during a courtroom session of his treason trial. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, stated that Besigye is unconscious and had reportedly cried out that he was being injured before collapsing. Besigye's main attorney, Erias Lukwago, was detained and charged with failing to report acts of treason, leading to Besigye's protest over his lack of legal representation. Ingrid Turinawe, a close associate, confirmed Besigye's condition and noted restrictions on visitation. The case against Besigye is seen as politically motivated by his party, with accusations that the charges are fabricated. Besigye, once a close ally of President Yoweri Museveni, has become a vocal critic of the regime, particularly after Museveni extended his presidential term and suppressed opposition. Museveni's son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly threatened Besigye, calling him 'a dead man walking.'

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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized in an intensive care unit after collapsing during a courtroom session of his treason trial. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, stated that Besigye is unconscious and had reportedly cried out that he was being injured before collapsing. Besigye's main attorney, Erias Lukwago, was detained and charged with failing to report acts of treason, leading to Besigye's protest over his lack of legal representation. Ingrid Turinawe, a close associate, confirmed Besigye's condition and noted restrictions on visitation. The case against Besigye is seen as politically motivated by his party, with accusations that the charges are fabricated. Besigye, once a close ally of President Yoweri Museveni, has become a vocal critic of the regime, particularly after Museveni extended his presidential term and suppressed opposition. Museveni's son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly threatened Besigye, calling him 'a dead man walking.'

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