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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 13, 2026
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Ugandan opposition denounces 'military state' ahead of election
Ugandan opposition denounces 'military state' ahead of election..
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Ugandan opposition members gathered for prayers ahead of Thursday's election, denouncing the country as a "military state" and expressing concerns about President Yoweri Museveni's likely extension of his 40-year rule.
- Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago described the election as a "face off" between Ugandans and Museveni.
- Main opposition candidate Bobi Wine has characterized the campaign as a "war" due to ongoing crackdowns.
- Dr. Kizza Besigye's wife, UNAIDS director Winnie Byanyima, hosted the prayer meeting, stating Uganda has only a "thin veneer" of democracy.
- According to Jude Kagoro, a researcher at the University of Bremen, security officials recruit young people to "disorganise opposition activities" under a system known as "ghetto structures."
- The price for engaging in political opposition has become "very high," making grassroots opposition "way too dangerous," according to Kristof Titeca, a Uganda expert from Antwerp University.
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