Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
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"He is unconscious, unable to speak, and unresponsive even to a pain stimulus."
— Winnie Byanyima , Activist
"Regardless of politics, no son should have to witness his father reach such a state while standing before the very law he served and dedicated his life."
— Adam Ampa , Activist
Key People
Adam Ampa is the son of Kizza Besigye who has called for his father's release on humanitarian grounds.
A Ugandan opposition politician who fled the country fearing for his life.
A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
The country's military chief and son of the president.
A long-standing political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni.
Leading Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister.
Olive Kobusingye is a doctor and sister of Kizza Besigye.
Winnie Byanyima is an activist and the head of the UN's agency tackling HIV and Aids (UNAids).
The president of Uganda and leader of the National Resistance Movement.
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The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
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