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Uganda's Election Turmoil: 2,000 Detained, 30 Dead

1/24/2026

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  • Uganda's military chief, Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said 2,000 opposition supporters were detained and 30 people died after a disputed presidential election won by his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
  • Opposition leader Bobi Wine alleged irregularities and is in hiding.
  • Kainerugaba claimed to have ordered a crackdown on opponents, including an internet blackout during the election.
  • Public sentiment against a dynastic handover is growing.