NewsFeedFootage shows security forces dispersing crowds with tear gas at rallies for Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in Kampala. The pop star-turned-politician is campaigning ahead of Uganda’s January 2026 elections, as officials warn against interference.Published On 22 Dec 2025
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MON · 2025-12-22 · 20:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1222-3872
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Ugandan police tear gas crowd at Bobi Wine campaign event
Ugandan police used tear gas to disperse crowds at campaign rallies for presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in Kampala. The incidents occurred on December 22, 2025, as Kyagulanyi campaigned ahead of Uganda's January 2026 elections.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-22 · 20:32 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Ugandan police used tear gas to disperse crowds at campaign rallies for presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in Kampala. The incidents occurred on December 22, 2025, as Kyagulanyi campaigned ahead of Uganda's January 2026 elections. Kyagulanyi, a pop star-turned-politician, is seeking the presidency. Authorities have issued warnings against interference in the upcoming elections. The police action took place as officials cautioned against external meddling in the electoral process.
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Officials warn against interference in the upcoming elections.
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Uganda's elections are scheduled for January 2026.
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Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, is a presidential candidate.
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Ugandan police tear gassed a crowd at a Bobi Wine campaign event in Kampala.
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