Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife

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Following Uganda's recent presidential election, military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied allegations that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid on their home. Wine, who rejected the election results citing fraud and is currently in hiding, claims his wife was held at gunpoint and assaulted by military officers searching for him. Barbara Kyagulanyi, speaking from the hospital, described being harassed and physically assaulted by the officers. Kainerugaba stated that his soldiers did not beat Wine's wife and are only looking for her husband. Since the election, the opposition has alleged that its supporters have been targeted by security forces, with Kainerugaba acknowledging the killing of 30 opposition supporters and the detention of 2,000 others.

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