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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“Ugandan opposition figure Besigye collapses in the dock during treason trial - AP News”
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye collapses in the dock during treason trial - AP News
Key points
- Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye appears in court on treason charges.
- Besigye shouted ‘stop’ multiple times before collapsing in the dock.
- Court proceedings were postponed as guards attended to Besigye.
- Besigye has been detained without bail for several months amid health concerns.
- Prosecutors seek to show Besigye and others plotted to overthrow the government.
Other reports
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“Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says”
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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.