Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is hospitalized after collapsing during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye appeared to collapse in court on Wednesday during a trial in which he is facing treason charges.

Besigye’s wife, UNAids executive director Winnie Byanyima, and others say the opposition leader's health is failing