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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges security forces violently attacked his supporters at a rally, which officials deny, amid rising election tensions.
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine accused security forces of violently assaulting him and supporters during a campaign rally in Gulu ahead of the January 15 presidential election, claiming he was struck with a cane and others hospitalized.
He alleged police and military personnel in uniform attacked peaceful demonstrators, calling it a sign of President Museveni’s fear of losing power.
Security officials denied wrongdoing, saying Wine’s group violated campaign rules by holding an unauthorized procession and exceeding permitted hours.
The UN’s human rights chief condemned the crackdown, noting over 550 National Unity Platform members were detained in 2025.
The incident underscores escalating tensions in Uganda’s politically charged election environment.
El líder opositor ugandés Bobi Wine alega que las fuerzas de seguridad atacaron violentamente a sus partidarios en un mitin, lo que los funcionarios niegan, en medio de las crecientes tensiones electorales.