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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 147,319 | $106,000 | 290$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,771,296 | 147,319 | $106,000 | 290$ |
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is mentioned as an opposition figure who was abducted in Nairobi and transferred to Uganda to face military charges.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is a Ugandan opposition leader who was arrested in Kenya and handed over to Ugandan authorities.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye has been put on trial for treason.
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United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye mysteriously disappeared in Nairobi and later appeared in a military court in Uganda.
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Kenya:
Karua once represented Kizza Besigye in Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye is an opposition politician who was reportedly captured by the SFC.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted in Nairobi and deported to Kampala.
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Kenya:
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was arrested in Nairobi and deported to Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Last year, another Uganda opposition figure, Kizza Besigye, mysteriously disappeared in Nairobi only to surface four days later in a military court in Uganda.
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Kenya:
Kizza Besigye commented on the political landscape of Africa.
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