In a statement shared on social media platform X, Byanyima expressed her alarm over the situation, stating, “I have now received reliable information that he is being held in a military prison in Kampala.” She emphasized the urgency of the matter, demanding to see her husband and questioning why he is being detained in a military facility. “He is not a soldier. Why is he being held in a military jail?” she asked.
The circumstances surrounding Besigye’s disappearance have raised significant concerns among his supporters and human rights advocates. Byanyima, who serves as the executive director of UNAIDS, has been vocal about the need for accountability and transparency regarding her husband’s detention.
Besigye has faced numerous arrests throughout his political career and has often been targeted by authorities for his outspoken criticism of the government. His wife’s plea for his release highlights ongoing tensions between opposition figures and the Ugandan government, which has been accused of suppressing dissent.