Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
Summary
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, plans to run again in the upcoming presidential election. The election is set for January, and Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine, a popular musician-turned-politician. Museveni's long rule has been marked by changes to Uganda's constitution and accusations from rights groups of silencing dissent.Key Facts
- Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986 after taking power in a civil war.
- Museveni announced he will run for president again in the next election.
- His party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), changed the constitution to remove term and age limits.
- Rights groups accuse Museveni of using security forces to suppress opposition, which he denies.
- Uganda's current GDP is nearly $66 billion, and Museveni aims to increase it to $500 billion.
- Bobi Wine, an opposition leader and former musician, will run against Museveni.
- Recent tensions include a law allowing military courts to try civilians, seen by some as a way to silence critics.
- Human Rights Watch criticizes Uganda's military courts for not meeting international fairness standards.
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