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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says

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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit and is reported to be unconscious after collapsing in court. Besigye, who is 70 years old, has been held in detention since November 2024.

Besigye currently faces treason charges in Uganda, which he firmly denies. The circumstances surrounding his sudden collapse during court proceedings have raised concerns, leading to his current hospitalization.

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