Ugandan Opposition Party Headquarters Sealed Off
Ugandan Opposition Party Headquarters Sealed Off
Ugandan Opposition Party Headquarters Sealed Off
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Ugandan security forces have surrounded the headquarters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in a preemptive measure ahead of scheduled anti-government protests against alleged corruption and human rights abuses. The military and police have blocked access to the NUP office in Kampala, leading to the violent arrest of several opposition leaders. President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, warned that protesters would be 'playing with fire' and accused them of colluding with foreigners to instigate chaos. The planned protests, largely driven by youth activists, aim to demonstrate against the government's failure to address corruption, which has been widely criticized by opposition groups and rights activists. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke defended the blockade as necessary due to NUP's mobilization efforts, citing public order concerns. Museveni has consistently denied corruption allegations, claiming that prosecutions occur when sufficient evidence is presented.

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