Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and is in intensive care, his wife says
They publishedVeteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
First reportAP News · 29 Jul, 13:47Z
Latest reportBBC · 30 Jul, 07:12Z
Span17 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Witnesses said Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during Wednesday’s Kampala High Court hearing and was hospitalized in intensive care.
Why
His hospitalization comes amid security restrictions and legal team turmoil, including a lawyer’s arrest and another lawyer’s entry ban.
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His medical condition, family access, and his legal team’s ability to continue representing him remain the key developments.
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Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.