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Uganda: Besigye's Family Raises Alarm Over His Health, Calls for Immediate Release

Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court looking frail and struggled to breathe, causing widespread concern for his health as reported by his family and supporters.
Dr. Kizza Besigye was arraigned in court on Thursday, appearing frail and struggling to breathe, leading to worries about his health as he continues his hunger strike.
Besigye's family expressed alarm over his health, stating that his detention is illegal and likening it to 'state-sanctioned kidnapping' according to his sister, Edith Byanyima.

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BBC News

Kizza Besigye: Detained Ugandan opposition figure on hunger strike treated in clinic overnight

There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.

6 days ago·United Kingdom

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allAfrica

Uganda: Fat Boy Dismisses Besigye's Frail Look As a 'Ploy'

Then that implies all the concern people have been showing has been fake because it was a ploy all along

6 days ago·South Africa

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NTV Kenya

Uganda’s Besigye moved to hospital as health deteriorates, lawmaker says

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated, said an allied lawmaker and a local television broadcaster. A long-time political opponent and critic of President Yoweri Museveni, Besigye has been in detention at a maximum security facility in the capital Kampala […]

6 days ago·Nairobi County, Kenya

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The Spy

Terribly Ill Besigye Rushed To Bugolobi Clinic Then Back To Luzira Amid Deteriorating Health

By Spy Uganda Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been returned to Luzira Maximum Security Prison after a brief medical visit to The Clinic at Village Mall Bugolobi, Kampala, on Sunday night. Besigye, who is detained on charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and treachery, was transferred to the private medical facility following…

6 days ago

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93.3 KFM

Besigye rushed to private clinic – lawyer

By Busein Samilu Detained veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has been rushed from Luzira prison to a private clinic in

7 days ago

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examiner.co.ug

Besigye Taken to Bugolobi Clinic for Urgent Treatment Amid Health Concerns

Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was transported under heavy security to Bugolobi Clinic on Thursday for urgent medical attention, sparking concerns over his deteriorating health. The four-time presidential candidate, who appeared frail and struggled to breathe during his court appearance, was wheeled into the facility located on the third floor of Bugolobi

7 days ago·Uganda

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