8 months ago
Uganda Army Chief Denies Assault on Opposition Leader's Wife
There's a big argument happening in Uganda.
Bobi Wine, a famous singer turned politician, says that soldiers broke into his house and hurt his wife.
The army boss, who is also the president's son, says that didn't happen and they were actually looking for Bobi Wine, not his wife.
Bobi Wine didn't win the recent election and says it wasn't fair.
Some people think the government uses the army to stop people from complaining, but the government says that's not true.
It's all very confusing and people are upset.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges soldiers raided his home and assaulted his wife.
Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denies the allegations, stating the army does not beat women.
Wine has accused security forces of harassment since the disputed presidential election.
President Museveni won the election with 71.6% of the vote, while Wine finished second.
Rights groups and opposition accuse Museveni's government of using the military to suppress dissent.
- Who
- Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba and opposition leader Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi)
- What
- Alleged assault on Wine's wife during a raid on their home
- Where
- Magere suburb of Kampala, Uganda
- When
- Overnight into Saturday (date not specified)
- Why
- Unclear, possibly related to post-election tensions
Key facts
- Opposition Leader
- Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi)
- Military Chief
- Muhoozi Kainerugaba
- Alleged Incident
- Overnight raid on Wine's residence
- Alleged Victim
- Barbara Kyagulanyi (Wine's wife)
- Election Date
- January 15
- President's Vote Share
- 71.6%
- Opposition Leader's Vote Share
- Second place
Quotes
Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Ugandan military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni
“They are not worth our time. We are looking for her cowardly husband not her.”
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