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Uganda: Bobi Wine Has Already Changed the Opposition. Can He Change the Government?
The Conversation Africa, 22 November 2020
Just three weeks into his official campaign for the Ugandan presidency, Ugandan musician and parliamentarian Robert Kyagulanyi (better known by his stage name Bobi Wine) has… Read more »
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Uganda: Four Presidential Candidates, Kampala Mayor Suspend Campaigns
Monitor, 20 November 2020
Four presidential candidates have suspended their campaigns following the arrest of their colleagues Mr Robert Kyagulanyi and Mr Patrick Amuriat. Read more »
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Uganda: Authorities Weaponize Covid-19 for Repression
HRW, 20 November 2020
Investigate Killings, End Arbitrary Detention, Allow Peaceful Gatherings Read more »
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Uganda: Bobi Wine Arrest - Death Toll Climbs to 29
Monitor, 20 November 2020
The death toll from Wednesday's protests against the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has risen to 29. Read more »
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Uganda: How Museveni Mastered Violence to Win Elections
African Arguments, 19 November 2020
Repeated arrests and office raids are part of a strategy designed to project control without overly provoking domestic or international criticism. Read more »
Ugandan Election Process In Chaos After Bobi Wine Arrest
Four Ugandan presidential candidates and the mayor of Kampala have suspended their election campaigns following the arrest of their colleagues Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and Patrick Amuriat. Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform is still being held by police while Amuriat of the Forum for Democratic Change has been released. Alliance for National Transformation candidate Mugisha Muntu, independent candidate John Katumba, Henry Tumukunde of Renewed Uganda, and Democratic Party presidential candidate Norbert Mao, have halted their campaigns. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has also indefinitely suspended his re-election campaign. Violent and deadly protests followed the arrests. Election analyst Crispin Kaheru says the chaos casts doubt on the credibilty of the electoral process, while human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo has called for a halt to "this charade of a campaign process".
Bobi Wine in a police van after his arrest in Luuka District on November 18, 2020.
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Uganda: Electoral Commission Calls for Calm After Bobi Wine Arrest
Observer, 19 November 2020
Following the arrest of National Unity Platform party presidential candidate in Luuka district on Wednesday and his continued detention, the Electoral Commission has come under… Read more »
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Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Condemns Electoral Violence, Calls for Bobi Wine Release
Independent (Kampala), 19 November 2020
The Inter-religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has condemned the acts of violence that followed the arrest of presidential candidates Robert Kyagulanyi and Patrick Oboi yesterday.… Read more »
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Uganda: Health Minister Warns Politicians Against Violating Covid-19 Operating Procedures
Monitor, 19 November 2020
The Minister of State for Primary Health Care, Joyce Moriku Kaducu has cautioned aspiring politicians, especially presidential candidates against violating Covid-19 Standard… Read more »
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Uganda: Statement on Political Arrests and Violence in Uganda
U.S. House, 19 November 2020
Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement on the violence against protesters and members of the… Read more »
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Uganda: Priest Urges Religious Leaders to Take Part in Political Campaigns
Monitor, 19 November 2020
Kabale Diocese Catholic priest Fr Gaetano Batanyenda has urged fellow religious leaders to participate in political campaigns to guide Ugandans in choosing better political leaders… Read more »
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Violent clashes between Ugandan security forces and people protesting against the latest arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, have left ... Read more »
