NewzVeteran Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Wednesday after collapsing and losing consciousness during his treason trial at the High Court in Kampala. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, confirmed the hospitalization following the incident in the courtroom.
The 70-year-old politician has been in detention since November 2024. The collapse occurred while he was appearing for proceedings related to the ongoing treason case against him.
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