The leading opposition presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, urged the International Criminal Court to investigate human rights violations that have intensified in the run-up to this month’s election.
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Bobi Wine, Uganda Opposition Leader, Released From Jail
Two days after police took him into custody, presidential contender Bobi Wine resurfaced on Friday in court where he was charged with flouting coronavirus rules and released.
Deadly Protests Erupt in Uganda After Arrest of 2 Opposition Figures
At least 16 people were killed in protests over the arrests. One of the detained presidential candidates, the popular musician-turned-lawmaker Bobi Wine, was accused of breaking coronavirus restrictions at campaign rallies.
‘I Refuse to Be Repentant’: The Woman Challenging Uganda’s Ruler
Stella Nyanzi mixes profanity and bawdy humor with razor-sharp political insights to criticize the country’s autocratic president.