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The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has announced that the health of Dr. Kizza Besigye has deteriorated since November 16, 2024, when he was taken to custody.
In a statement, PFF informed Ugandans and Besigye’s supporters that his health has reached a critical and deteriorating state.
“The People’s Front for Freedom wishes to inform the public and all supporters of freedom that the health of our leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has reached a critical and deteriorating state,” reads part of the statement.
Dr. Kizza Besigye Rushed to Hospital
PFF stated that the opposition leader was rushed to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall under heavy security
“We have received credible reports that Dr. Besigye was rushed in the night from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall under heavy security,” PFF added.
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PFF described the situation as a tragedy, saying that a man who has devoted his life to the health and freedom of others is being denied his own right to medical care.
The group held the government and prison authorities fully accountable for Dr. Besigye’s well-being and demanded that his personal doctors and family be granted immediate, unrestricted access.
PFF reiterated that the opposition leader is being held in violation of the law and called for his release to ensure he receives proper medical attention.
“It is a tragedy that a man who has dedicated his life to the health and freedom of others is being denied his own right to medical dignity. We hold the regime and the prison authorities fully accountable for his well-being,” PFF said.
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“We demand that his personal doctors and family be granted immediate and unrestricted access to him. We reiterate that Dr. Besigye is being held in total disregard of the law. He must be freed to receive the care he deserves.”
PFF has urged supporters to keep Besigye in their prayers and remain vigilant, with the group promising to provide further updates as more information becomes available from teams on the ground.
“We ask all compatriots and lovers of freedom to keep Dr. Besigye in your prayers and to remain vigilant. We will continue to provide updates as more details emerge from our teams on the ground,” PFF added.
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A photo collage of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and opposition leader Bobi Wine. PHOTO/Museveni X/NUP.