Detained Ugandan Opposition Leader Embarks on Hunger Strike

Kizza Besigye, a Ugandan opposition politician, has launched a hunger strike as his detention nears three months, protesting his continued imprisonment pending trial on charges he denies. Accused in a military court of possessing pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad, Besigye—once a personal doctor to President Museveni and a four-time presidential candidate—claims his prolonged…

Kizza Besigye: Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike moved to hospital, lawmaker says

daily maverick - 17/Feb 11:27

KAMPALA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his...

Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike moved to hospital, lawmaker says

thestar.com.my - 17/Feb 06:28

KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his...

Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight

ghnewsexpress.com - 18/Feb 14:20

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, on hunger strike for a week, has been returned to prison after being in a clinic overnight, his...

Detained Ugandan politician starts hunger strike

medafricatimes.com - 11/Feb 12:41

Veteran politician Kizza Besigye has been held for nearly three months as he awaits a trial.

Detained Ugandan opposition figure on hunger strike treated in clinic overnight

ghanaiantimes.com.gh - 18/Feb 09:10

Detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, on hunger strike for a week, has been returned to prison after being in a health clinic...

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure charged with treason

thewest.com.au - 21/Feb 13:29

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason and is in ill health after a hunger strike.

Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters

aljazeera.com - 17/Feb 12:32

Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.

Detained Ugandan opposition figure Besigye is on hunger strike, his wife says

thestar.com.my - 12/Feb 08:32

KAMPALA (Reuters) - A prominent opposition figure in Uganda who is on trial in a military tribunal has begun a hunger strike, his wife said, two...

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician

thestar.com.my - 18/Feb 11:19

KAMPALA (Reuters) - The Commonwealth called on Tuesday for Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza...

Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell

times of india - 13/Feb 09:19

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, jailed since his abduction from Kenya in November, is reportedly unwell and in need of urgent medical care,...

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