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Ugandan Military Chief Denies Assault Claims by Bobi Wine

1/27/2026

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Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denied Bobi Wine's claims that soldiers assaulted his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, during a raid on their home.
Bobi Wine, the opposition leader, alleged that troops choked his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, and attacked staff, leading to her hospitalization.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Yoweri Museveni.
Rights groups continue to accuse Museveni's government of military harassment against dissenters.

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Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denied Bobi Wine's claims that soldiers assaulted his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, during a raid on their home.
Bobi Wine, the opposition leader, alleged that troops choked his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, and attacked staff, leading to her hospitalization.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Yoweri Museveni.
Rights groups continue to accuse Museveni's government of military harassment against dissenters.