Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and is in intensive care, his wife says
Witnesses said Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during Wednesday’s Kampala High Court hearing and was hospitalized in intensive care.
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“Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says”
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and is in intensive care, his wife says
Key points
- Besigye collapsed in Kampala High Court during Wednesday hearing, witnesses say.
- His wife claims he cried out of injury before collapsing and refused government medical care.
- Besigye is hospitalized in Mulago National Referral Hospital ICU guarded by security.
- His sister, a doctor, was initially barred from attending him but later allowed to see him.
- Legal team turmoil includes arrest of lead lawyer Erias Lukwago and entry ban for Martha Karua.
Other reports
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“Ugandan opposition figure Besigye collapses in the dock during treason trial - AP News”
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8 8 Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and is in intensive care, his wife says
Witnesses said Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during Wednesday’s Kampala High Court hearing and was hospitalized in intensive care.