The fact
His wife, executive director of UNAIDS, denounces harsh detention conditions.
The opposition leader is on trial for treason, a charge often used against dissidents.
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Why it matters
L'hospitalisation de Besigye met en lumière la répression politique en Ouganda et les conditions de détention des opposants, un enjeu majeur pour les droits humains en Afrique de l'Est.