Uganda: Army Chief Reveals 2,000 Opposition Held, 30 Killed After Museveni's Win

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Firstpost•23-01-2026, 22:40
Uganda: Army Chief Reveals 2,000 Opposition Held, 30 Killed After Museveni's Win
- •Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced the detention of 2,000 opposition supporters and the killing of 30 following a disputed presidential election.
- •The election saw Yoweri Museveni, Kainerugaba's father, win a seventh term, extending his nearly four-decade rule.
- •Opposition leader Bobi Wine rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities, and accused authorities of intimidation and illegal detentions.
- •Kainerugaba, who has presidential ambitions, described the detained and killed NUP supporters as "hooligans and terrorists."
- •The UN Secretary-General expressed concern over the arrests and violence, urging restraint and respect for human rights.
Why It Matters: Uganda's army chief confirmed mass detentions and killings of opposition supporters post-election, raising human rights concerns.
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