Uganda opposition leader Besigye in critical health while jailed
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The health of jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is failing, his party said on Tuesday, after he was driven overnight to a medical facility in the capital of Kampala.
Breakdown
- Besigye's health reported as critical by his party
- He was taken overnight from Luzira prison to a Kampala medical facility 10s
- Besigye has been detained since November 2024 on treason charges 18s
- His party demands access for personal doctors and family 33s
- Prison officials deny health concerns, call visit a check-up 46s