Summary
Bobi Wine, a Ugandan opposition leader, has fled Uganda, fearing for his life after January's contested election. He believes the government, led by President Yoweri Museveni, intended to eliminate him. The government has denied searching for Wine, but he claims he remains in danger even outside Uganda.
Key Facts
- Bobi Wine is a Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star.
- He fled Uganda because he feared for his life following the January election.
- Wine claims the election was rigged in favor of President Yoweri Museveni.
- Museveni has been Uganda's president since 1986.
- Wine said his life was threatened by Museveni's son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the Ugandan military.
- Gen Kainerugaba once stated that Wine was "wanted dead or alive" but did not accuse him of any crimes; these messages were later deleted.
- Wine's house in Kampala is surrounded by the military.
- Wine has called for international sanctions against Museveni.
