Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in Intensive Care, Wife Says
Kizza Besigye, facing treason charges in Uganda, is in critical condition at Mulago Hospital's ICU amid a wider crackdown on dissent.
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Kizza Besigye, facing treason charges in Uganda, is in critical condition at Mulago Hospital's ICU amid a wider crackdown on dissent.
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Kizza Besigye's collapse in court on July 31, 2026, raises concerns about the treatment of political opponents in Uganda.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 12:29 AMworld
Kizza Besigye refuses state-approved lawyers after his chosen legal team was arrested or barred, delaying his treason trial in Kampala.
Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:41 PM
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The UN human rights office highlights growing restrictions on civil liberties affecting opposition figures, journalists, and civil society in Uganda.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 7:59 PM
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Fredrick Kizza Besigye, detained since November 2024 on treason charges he denies, collapsed during a court hearing and is now in ICU under guarded conditions.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 8:43 AM
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politics
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The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
world
Imprisoned former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro expresses openness to peace talks as Venezuela and the Dominican Republic agree to restore diplomatic relations.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 9:18 PM
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Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 8:44 PM
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Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
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Senegalese President Macky Sall received limited support in the UN Security Council's first informal straw poll, while Costa Rica’s Rebecca Grynspan emerges as the frontrunner.
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US Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites flawed installation as cause of damage, prompting President Trump to criticize the Justice Department's decision.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 12:44 AM
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ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
global-institutions
The UN Human Rights Office reports increased abuses against opposition and civil society in Uganda amid rising restrictions on fundamental freedoms since January 2026.
UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 4:57 PM
politics
Senate Democrats demand reforms and the removal of acting DNI Bill Pulte before considering reauthorization of the warrantless surveillance provision.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:38 PM
politics
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The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
business
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked controversy in Asia, revealing a rift between the Asian Football Confederation and its member associations.
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