Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine's Wife Assaulted; Military Chief Denies Involvement

Allegations of Assault on Bobi Wine's Wife

• 📌 Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has denied accusations that soldiers raided opposition leader Bobi Wine's home and assaulted his wife, Barbara.
• ⚠️ Barbara Wine, who is currently in hospital, claims intruders forced their way into her home, choked her, and assaulted her staff while demanding to know her husband's whereabouts.
• 💬 Kainerugaba stated that the army does not beat women, as they are "not worth our time."
• 🏠 Bobi Wine has been in hiding since disputing the results of the January elections, which saw President Yoweri Museveni win a seventh term.

Broader Context of Repression in Uganda

• 📈 Opposition members and supporters in Uganda have faced increased pressure since the presidential election, with around 800 arrests reported.
• 🚨 At least 18 people have been killed by security forces, and four abductions have been reported in recent days, according to the National Unity Platform.
• 🗣️ The leader of the opposition in Parliament accuses authorities of deliberately spreading fear to silence dissent.
• 📢 Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also President Museveni's son, has previously taunted Bobi Wine on X, with the opposition alleging he has tweeted about hunting Wine down.

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• 🇸🇸 South Sudan is facing renewed conflict in Jonglei State, with the army deploying troops to block rebel advances, leading to widespread displacement and bracing for further violence.
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