Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine was forcibly removed from his home and taken to an unknown location in an army helicopter on Friday, according to his National Unity Platform party. The incident occurred a day after a tense presidential election held amid an internet blackout. There has been no immediate comment from Ugandan authorities. Wine challenged President Yoweri Museveni in an election campaign that the UN said was marred by repression and intimidation. Wine had alleged "massive ballot stuffing" and called on Ugandans to reject the government. Museveni's government has been accused of cracking down on opposition politicians.

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Catherine Soi 30% UN 40% Al Jazeera ×340% Kampala 50% Yoweri Museveni ×270% National Unity Platform ×380% Bobi Wine ×890% Uganda ×490%

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