Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed in court during his treason trial, shouting “stop” before falling — a dramatic moment that halted proceedings as guards rushed to his aid. At 69, Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate and once Museveni’s personal doctor, has been jailed without bail for months amid accusations he plotted to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni. His lawyer was recently arrested for allegedly failing to report treasonous acts. Besigye’s wife and allies are sounding the alarm over his deteriorating health, demanding access to his chosen physician — a request denied by authorities. Once a close ally of Museveni, Besigye now stands as his fiercest critic, calling elections “pointless” under an authoritarian regime. Museveni’s son, a top military commander, claims Besigye plotted to kill him — while Museveni insists justice must be swift for alleged grave offenses.
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