Security concerns force injured Bobi Wine’s premature discharge
Kampala September 4—Security tension around St. Francis Hospital Nsambya where the Opposition National Unity Platform NUP leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, alias Bobi Wine, was admitted to receive treatment, forced a premature discharge of the NUP leader to instead receive treatment at his home in Magere.
All roads around the hospital were blocked by police and whoever was approaching the hospital had to answer several questions and if not convincing, they were turned away. Several Police personnel both in uniform and plain clothes were deployed around and inside the hospital. NUP spokesperson and Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, said some security personnel tried to force their way inside the private room where their leader was receiving treatment but were blocked by the NUP youth guarding the entrance. He added that some operatives even tried to get Kyagulanyi’s medical records but the medical administration declined.
Ssenyonyi said the security development at the hospital, forced the NUP party leadership to ask the hospital administration for a premature discharge of their leader and instead opt to continue treatment from his home, which the Nsambya medical team agreed to.
Kyagulanyi who had undergone minor surgery of his leg to remove fragments of the teargas canister fired at him at Bulindo Tuesday evening by a police personnel, was moved out in a wheel chair Wednesday evening and put in a waiting ambulance that transported him to his home at Magere amid tight security by the Police. However footage making rounds on social media, showed police personnel in their vehicle speeding away from the scene of crime as Kyagulanyi fell down in agony as his supporters tried to help him.
Apart from the concerns of Bobi Wine’s security at the hospital, his discharge also eased tension at the hospital for the medical staff, patients and attendants and for road users.
Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, said the heavy deployment around the hospital was to maintain law and order in and around the hospital. He maintained that Bobi Wine stumbled as he was boarding his car and hurt himself adding that the exact cause of Kyagulanyi’s would only be determined by through investigation, warning against concluding the issue on videos circulating on social media. “ Professional and medical investigations will be conducted to ascertained what happened”, Kituuma told Journalists in Kampala.
Security concerns force injured Bobi Wine’s premature discharge
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum