Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’

Eddie Mutwe's abduction in Uganda serves as a chilling reflection of the country's deteriorating rule of law under General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with the military threatening violent repression against anyone seeking his return. As opposition leader Bobi Wine calls for a "protest vote" amid accusations of Eddie's capture near Kampala, the military's harsh tactics mirror internal tensions within the government. This situation underscores the state's struggle to maintain stability and autonomy, while raising concerns about broader efforts targeting dissent in a context already marked by growing international skepticism over Uganda's democracy and human rights record.