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Uganda Opposition Chief Kizza Besigye Collapses in Court, in Intensive Care

The veteran opposition leader is being treated after collapsing during his treason trial hearing.

Talivio News · Global 30 July 2026, 15:08 1 min read

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Empty hospital room equipped with a bed and medical monitoring machines.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed in court during his treason trial hearing, according to reports. He is now in intensive care and remains unconscious.

Intensive Care

Besigye is unconscious and receiving intensive care after collapsing in court.

Callum Fitzwilliam

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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bloomberg.com — Uganda Opposition Chief Critically Ill After Collapsing in Court (opens in a new window) accessed 30 Jul 2026
Al Jazeera — Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says (opens in a new window) accessed 30 Jul 2026

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