Kizza Besigye
Kizza Besigye is a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and former personal physician to President Yoweri Museveni. At 68 years old, he has been a key figure in Ugandan politics for over two decades, having run for the presidency four times without success. Besigye has faced significant government repression, including recent imprisonment and a hunger strike to protest his detention, which he deems illegal. His health has severely deteriorated during his incarceration, leading to urgent calls for medical attention.
Born on Feb 10, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 32,728 | $106,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 2 | 121,657,307 | 56,531 | $2,806,000 | 1,012$ |
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United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye is an opposition politician mentioned in the context of Uganda's political landscape.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is a leading Ugandan opposition figure who has sued the Kenyan government over his alleged illegal repatriation to Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye has been in detention since November after being accused of treason, which he denies, claiming his arrest is political.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye was abducted with the help of Kenyan security agents and charged with treason in Uganda.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is a Ugandan opposition figure who was abducted with the help of Kenyan security agents.
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United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye is an opposition politician in Uganda who has been in detention and faces treason charges.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye was abducted in neighbouring Kenya and brought to Uganda where he now faces the death penalty for treason.
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United Kingdom:
A recent high-profile case followed November's arrest of long-time opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
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South Africa:
Kizza Besigye was detained in Kenya and charged with treason after being transferred to a military court in Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been in jail for six months over alleged treason charges.
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