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Bobi Wine Faces Violence Amidst Uganda's Controversial Elections

1/14/2026

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Bobi Wine, the Ugandan pop star and opposition candidate, says he faced violence while campaigning against President Yoweri Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986.
Security forces fired live ammunition and teargas at Wine's supporters, causing at least one death.
Museveni's government denies allegations of unfair elections.
Wine's criticism of the controversial anti-LGBTQ law comes as six other candidates run against Museveni.

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Story summary

Bobi Wine, the Ugandan pop star and opposition candidate, says he faced violence while campaigning against President Yoweri Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986.
Security forces fired live ammunition and teargas at Wine's supporters, causing at least one death.
Museveni's government denies allegations of unfair elections.
Wine's criticism of the controversial anti-LGBTQ law comes as six other candidates run against Museveni.