Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Rushed to Hospital After Court Collapse

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital after court collapse

In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.

Uganda: PFF Demands Answers Over Besigye Treatment

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Calls for accountability after the reported collapse of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye during his treason trial has intensified, with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) demanding that the government, the judiciary and the Uganda Prisons Service explain the circumstances surrounding the incident and disclose his medical condition.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye

Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

UN Asked To Intervene As Besigye Lies Unconscious In ICU » The Black Examiner

A Ugandan rights group has filed an urgent UN petition asking the Human Rights Committee to suspend Besigye's treason trial, as the opposition leader lies unconscious in ICU after collapsing in court.

Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye in ICU, Bobi Wine claims

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine appealed to the world in the case of Kizza Besigye, who was admitted to the ICU after he collapsed during a court hearing.

"Even Worse Offenders Were Forgiven" – Opondo Questions Government's Hardline Stance on Besigye - The Witness Uganda

Former government spokesperson and current legislator Ofwono Opondo has publicly questioned the government’s handling of opposition figure Col (Rtd) Dr Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial, arguing that recent events suggest the veteran politician is being denied a fair opportunity to defend himself in court. Speaking on Saturday, Opondo said Besigye’s collapse during Wednesday’s court proceedings was not merely an act of protest but the culmin…