'Bobi Wine escaped Uganda military raid, his wife under house arrest,' son says

'Bobi Wine escaped Uganda military raid, his wife under house arrest,' son says..

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was reportedly cut off from communication after a police raid on his home on Saturday, January 16, 2021, as President Yoweri Museveni looked set to secure a 40-year rule after an election marred by an internet blackout and violence.

Bobi Wine's son, Solomon Kampala, stated his father "was able to escape" during the raid, though this was unconfirmed.
The Electoral Commission reported Museveni leading with 71.9 percent of votes, while Wine had 24.5 percent, with over 90 percent of votes counted.
Wine's party claimed that 10 of their campaign agents were killed in Butambala, a report contradicted by the police.

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