Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAIDS, grew concerned for her husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, after receiving a message about his whereabouts. After discovering he was detained in military custody in Uganda, she learned he faced charges of illegal firearm possession. Besigye, who has challenged President Yoweri Museveni in four elections, denied the charges, while Byanyima accused the government of framing him. The situation highlights the dangers opposition figures face in Uganda amid ongoing political repression.
Winnie Byanyima's concern for her husband escalated rapidly as she learned of his unexpected detention in military custody, raising alarm over his safety.
Kizza Besigye, long a figure of opposition against Uganda's president, faced serious charges in a military court, underscoring the precarious nature of political dissent in Uganda.
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