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Museveni Re-Elected With Over 71% as Uganda Confirms Seventh Term

An internet shutdown under heavy security sharpened questions about the vote’s credibility.

Overview

  • Final results from the electoral commission show Yoweri Museveni winning just over 71% of the presidential vote, with Bobi Wine taking just under 25%.
  • The National Unity Platform says security forces raided Bobi Wine’s residence and cut off his communications, while police described checkpoints near his home and restricted gatherings there.
  • Internet access remained cut through the results announcement, and journalists reported blocked access to Wine’s residence and difficulty reaching party officials.
  • Opposition officials in Butambala alleged that at least 10 supporters were killed at an MP’s home, while security sources said seven people died after attacking a local tally center and police reported multiple arrests.
  • The United Nations condemned widespread repression and intimidation around the polls, and Amnesty International reported more than 400 arrests of opposition supporters in recent months.