Bobi Wine, Ugandan Opposition Leader, Was Abducted, His Party Says
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Uganda's main opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was forcibly abducted from his home by security forces using an army helicopter, according to his National Unity Platform party.
- The abduction occurred a day before the electoral commission was expected to announce President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the general election.
- Uganda is currently experiencing a nationwide internet blackout imposed by authorities two days before the election, severely limiting communication and information flow.
- Bobi Wine, a former pop star and vocal critic of the government, had previously expressed fears of election rigging and warned of protests and potential house arrest if he lost.
- The situation remains tense, with limited access to further details due to communication restrictions and unavailability of official statements
