Uganda Law Society Slams Govt Over Bobi Wine Family’s ‘Illegal House Arrest’ Siege
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has fiercely condemned the alleged invasion and barricading of opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home by security forces, labeling it an unlawful confinement.
In a statement covered , ULS demands immediate withdrawal of troops, stressing violations of constitutional rights for Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) and his family.
“The Uganda Police Force has sought to dismiss these restrictions as necessary for “security” or protective measures,” said in a statement.
Details of the Alleged Siege
Security personnel reportedly stormed Magere, surrounding the residence and restricting family movement, amid post-election tensions following Museveni’s disputed win.
ULS argues the home is not a legal detention site, urging due process if any crimes are alleged.
Bobi Wine’s son earlier confirmed his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi remains under house arrest after a military raid he escaped.
USL calls the actions a blatant disregard for human rights, echoing regional concerns over Uganda’s opposition crackdowns.
“Ugandans deserve a society where political leadership is contested on the basis of ideas, policies, and respect for rule of law, not through tactics of coercion, deprivations, or threats to life and sustenance,” ULS added.
It further cited the alarming comments made by the head of Uganda’s armed forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the outspoken son of President Yoweri Museveni, after declaring on X that he wanted Wine dead.
“We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I’m praying the 23rd is Kabobi,” Kainerugaba wrote late Monday on X, using a derogatory nickname for Wine and referring to his National Unity Platform party.
Wine’s whereabouts were unknown early on Sunday after he said in a post on X that he had escaped a raid by the military on his home. People close to him told Reuters on Saturday he remained at an undisclosed location in Uganda. Wine was briefly held under house arrest following the previous election in 2021.
Wine has said hundreds of his supporters were detained during the months leading up to the vote and that others have been tortured.
Human rights activists from Uganda and Kenya have joined the outcry, demanding accountability post the January 2026 polls.
The incident fuels fears of broader suppression ahead of potential unrest