Kizza Besigye Allegedly Kidnapped, Held in Uganda

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, was reportedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya and is now detained in a military facility in Uganda, according to his wife, Winnie Byanyima. She has publicly demanded his immediate release, questioning the legality of his detention as he is not a military personnel. Besigye has been a vocal critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, alleging electoral fraud and intimidation throughout his political career, and has faced numerous arrests, including previous incidents of violence against him. The Ugandan government has not yet commented on this latest development, while Kenyan officials have denied involvement in the abduction. This incident highlights ongoing concerns over human rights abuses under Museveni's regime, which has been accused of targeting opposition figures. Byanyima, who serves as the executive director of UNAIDS, continues to advocate for her husband's rights and access to legal support.