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Chaos Erupts in Kampala Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine

Halima Athumani

   KAMPALA, UGANDA - Ugandan police arrested opposition leader Robert
   Kyagulanyi, popularly known as singer Bobi Wine, on Wednesday as he
   campaigned for January's presidential election. The arrest came just an
   hour after police released a statement warning candidates against
   violating COVID-19 guidelines.

   Chaos erupted as supporters of the National Unity Platform party
   gathered in the capital, Kampala, chanting Wine's name and setting
   fires. Police responded with tear gas and live bullets to disperse the
   crowds. One woman reportedly died after being shot in the head.

   A radio station in eastern Uganda, Busoga One, was taken off the air
   for broadcasting Wine's arrest.

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