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Uganda's military leader says he wants to behead opposition leader

The Head of Uganda's military, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, threatened to behead opposition leader Bobi Wine, stating, 'If Mzee was not there, I would cut off his head today.'
Kainerugaba has been accused of making inflammatory statements, including calling Kyagulanyi a 'rebel leader' and urging his arrest.
Bobi Wine, who finished second in the 2021 presidential election, expressed concern for his safety, citing previous attempts on his life.
The remarks have sparked condemnation and raised alarms among human rights advocates, warning of escalating political tensions in Uganda.

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Uganda: Muhoozi Orders Arrest of Bobi Wine, Labels Him a 'Rebel Leader'

Police arrest Kabobi immediately! hold him until you bring him to me... I personally consider Kabobi a rebel leader. Who is fair game for elimination," Muhoozi wrote, using a derogatory nickname for Kyagulanyi.

2 months ago·South Africa

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Times Live

Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he wants to behead opposition leader Bobi Wine

The head of Uganda's military, who is also the son of longstanding President Yoweri Museveni, said he wanted to behead the country's most prominent opposition leader.

2 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Live

Museveni’s son wants to behead Bobi Wine

Head of Uganda’s military says his father is the only person keeping the opposition leader safe

2 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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VOA News

Uganda's military leader says he wants to behead opposition leader

A government spokesperson has previously said Kainerugaba's social media posts should be understood as 'casual' comments and not taken seriously or as reflecting government policy

2 months ago·United States

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The Straits Times

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Uganda's military head says he wants to behead opposition leader

NAIROBI - The head of Uganda's military, who is also the son of longstanding President Yoweri Museveni, said he wanted to behead the country's most prominent opposition leader.

2 months ago·Singapore

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The Zambian Observer

Bobi Wine Raises Safety Concerns About His Life After Museveni’s son Gen. Muhoozi Threatens to Behead Him - The Zambian Observer

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine and the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has expressed fears for his safety following a threat from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to behead him. The Chief of Defence Forces, known for his provocative and contentious tweets, has targeted Bobi Wine in his recent posts. On his […] The post Bobi Wine Raises Safety Concerns About His Life After Museveni’s son Gen. Muhoozi Threatens to…

2 months ago·Zambia

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