Bobi Wine Supporter Allegedly Killed by Ugandan Police During a Demonstration

The death comes after chaos ensued when the Ugandan police fired teargas and live ammunition to disperse a crowd of Bobi Wine supporters.

One person has been reported dead after Ugandan police reportedly attempted to disperse a crowd of Bobi Wine's supporters, according to the BBC.

The incident took place yesterday in the capital city of Kampala where the musician-turned-politician was planning to resume his consultative meetings at the Pope Paul Memorial Community Centre in Ndeeba, a neighbourhood in Kampala.

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Bobi Wine Released from Police Custody Following Arrest

After being arrested for allegedly "failing to comply with the Public Order Management Act and Electoral Commission guidelines", the Ugandan politician has now vowed to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.

Yesterday, Ugandan politician and leader of the now popular People Power Movement, Bobi Wine, was arrested after police interrupted a rally that was a part of his 2021 presidential bid by firing teargas at his supporters.

Standard Digital News reports that Wine was released from prison just a few hours ago and has expressed that he is even more determined than ever to "unseat" President Yoweri Museveni and bring an end to his three-decade long rule.

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Bobi Wine Supporter Allegedly Killed by Ugandan Police During a Demonstration

The death comes after chaos ensued when the Ugandan police fired teargas and live ammunition to disperse a crowd of Bobi Wine supporters.

Bobi Wine Released from Police Custody Following Arrest

After being arrested for allegedly "failing to comply with the Public Order Management Act and Electoral Commission guidelines", the Ugandan politician has now vowed to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.

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Bobi Wine Supporter Allegedly Killed by Ugandan Police During a Demonstration

The death comes after chaos ensued when the Ugandan police fired teargas and live ammunition to disperse a crowd of Bobi Wine supporters.

Bobi Wine Released from Police Custody Following Arrest

After being arrested for allegedly "failing to comply with the Public Order Management Act and Electoral Commission guidelines", the Ugandan politician has now vowed to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.

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Bobi Wine, Wanuri Kahiu, Kwame Onwuachi & More Make Inaugural TIME 100 Next List

The list Includes a slew of young talent from across the diaspora.

President Yoweri Museveni Has Called Bobi Wine 'An Enemy of Progress in Uganda'

The Ugandan president has accused the opposition leader of thwarting foreign investment into the country.

Ugandan Police Have Surrounded the Home of Bobi Wine

This comes after authorities cancelled his Independence Day music concert.

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