Ugandan Opposition Leader's Wife Speaks Out After Brutal Raid on Her Home
In a shocking turn of events, the wife of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been hospitalized after soldiers raided her home in search of her husband. The incident is just one of many that have marred the country's recent presidential election.Soldiers Raid Home, Leave Wife Strangled and Held at Gunpoint
According to Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi, her husband's phone was left behind when he went into hiding after the election. However, she claims that soldiers got a signal from his phone and descended upon their home in search of him. During the raid, she was strangled and held at gunpoint by the soldiers.
Raid Was Part of Wider Crackdown on Opposition
The incident is just one example of the brutal crackdown on opposition figures and supporters that has been ongoing in Uganda since the election. The country's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed to hunt down Bobi Wine and kill him, while hundreds of soldiers have been deployed to search for him.
Opposition Leader's Wife Describes Horrific Ordeal
In a harrowing account, Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi described the ordeal she endured during the raid. She claimed that one of the soldiers held her by her hair and hit her head on a pole in an attempt to get her to reveal her husband's whereabouts.
International Community Condemns Crackdown
The international community has condemned the crackdown on opposition figures and supporters. The United Nations chief, Antònio Guterres, has expressed concern over the situation in Uganda, while Bobi Wine's lawyer has called for immediate guarantees of his safety to ensure he can return to his family without harm.
The brutal raid on Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi's home is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by opposition figures and their families in Uganda. As the international community continues to condemn the crackdown, it remains to be seen whether Bobi Wine will be able to return safely to his family or if he will continue to face persecution.
