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.
Why it matters.His hospitalization comes amid security restrictions and legal team turmoil, including a lawyer’s arrest and another lawyer’s entry ban.
What to watch.His medical condition, family access, and his legal team’s ability to continue representing him remain the key developments.
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.
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