Human Rights

Ugandan Government’s Violent Crackdown on Opposition Exposes Global Threats to National Sovereignty

By National Security Desk | January 17, 2026

After Uganda’s disputed election, opposition leader Bobi Wine narrowly escaped a brutal military raid on his home—revealing the dark reality of global authoritarian tactics that threaten liberty everywhere, including here at home.

The recent violent raid on Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine’s residence marks yet another grim chapter in the worldwide assault on national sovereignty and individual liberty. Just one day after contested elections, the Ugandan military and police forces launched a coordinated operation against Wine’s home near Kampala, plunging the neighborhood into darkness by cutting electricity and disabling surveillance cameras. Helicopters circled overhead while armed agents aggressively sought to suppress dissent. Bobi Wine, known internationally for his dual role as an artist and political challenger, confirmed he escaped this midnight siege but warned that his wife and family remain under house...

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