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The opposition National Unity Platform says its leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been placed

2026 Ugandan protests — The opposition National Unity Platform says its leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest. A Ugandan military helicopter takes Wine to an unkno

Published January 16, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Ugandan protests.

The opposition National Unity Platform says its leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest. A Ugandan military helicopter takes Wine to an unknown location after his house was stormed by security forces. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78vzye1l2no (BBC News)] [https://news.sky.com/story/uganda-election-descends-into-deadly-violence-as-president-yoweri-museveni-looks-to-cling-to-power-13495081 (Sky News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-16).