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Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine says soldiers raided his home ahead of election day race with Yoweri Museveni
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says soldiers have raided his home and arrested his guards two days before national elections.
Key points:
- At least 54 people were killed in Kampala and other parts of the country in November as security forces put down riots provoked by the arrest of Bobi Wine
- Mr Wine urges his supporters not to be intimidated by the forces
- Many people have reported being unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp, similar to elections in 2016
The atmosphere in the capital of Kampala is increasingly charged as the vote pits the singer-turned-politician against one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, President Yoweri Museveni.
At least 54 people were killed in Kampala and other parts of the country in November…
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