Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says

First publishedJul 30, 08:15 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 18:02 UTC · 1h ago

108:15–08:34 UTC1 outletSeattle Times112:29–12:49 UTC1 outletAl Jazeera

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Seattle Times6Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is unconscious in hospital after collapsing in court, wife saysJul 30, 08:15 UTCOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife saysJul 30, 12:44 UTCOpen ↗

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Kizza Besigye, a Ugandan opposition leader, collapsed in court. He was taken to hospital and is now unconscious. His wife says he is in intensive care. He faces treason charges. Some people are asking the government to release him.

Both outlets report Besigye's collapse and unconscious state. The Seattle Times adds that supporters are calling for his release and mention his repeated bail denials, while Al Jazeera focuses on his medical condition.

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  Seattle TimesJul 30, 08:15Adds urging authorities to free him after bail denials

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