In several countries, entrenched leaders are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and a world distracted by the pandemic to clamp down hard on prominent political opponents.
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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.
Uganda Police Arrest Opposition Figure, Setting Off Deadly Protests
Three people died and 38 were injured in demonstrations that broke out after officers arrested Bobi Wine, a popular musician seeking the presidency in next year’s election.
Two Presidential Candidates Detained as They File to Run in Uganda
Bobi Wine, a pop-star-turned-lawmaker who is a critic of Uganda’s longtime president, and Patrick Amuriat are only the most recent opposition candidates to be held or harassed during election season in a variety of African countries.