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Uganda's Military Assaults Opposition Leader's Home, Sparks Outrage

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

On January 24, 2023, soldiers raided the home of Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine, assaulting his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who required hospitalization.
During the raid, soldiers choked Kyagulanyi and held her at gunpoint while demanding Wine's whereabouts.
Wine, who is currently in hiding, reported that the military stole money and electronic devices.
Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatened Wine and claimed that 30 of Wine's supporters were killed and 2,000 detained.
Rights groups accuse President Yoweri Museveni of using military force to retain power, a claim his officials deny.

History

Historical Context

The 1980 presidential elections in Uganda, marred by violence and allegations of fraud, resulted in the rise of Yoweri Museveni's regime after a brutal insurgency. The Uganda Human Rights Commission reported over 100,000 people displaced during this period. Today, Museveni's oppressive tactics against opposition leader Bobi Wine reflect a troubling legacy of human rights abuses and the ongoing struggle for democracy in Uganda.

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Story summary

On January 24, 2023, soldiers raided the home of Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine, assaulting his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who required hospitalization.
During the raid, soldiers choked Kyagulanyi and held her at gunpoint while demanding Wine's whereabouts.
Wine, who is currently in hiding, reported that the military stole money and electronic devices.
Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatened Wine and claimed that 30 of Wine's supporters were killed and 2,000 detained.
Rights groups accuse President Yoweri Museveni of using military force to retain power, a claim his officials deny.

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