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Geneva, Switzerland – February 18, 2026 – In a moment that echoed the raw agony of a nation under siege, Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, took the world stage at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, unleashing a torrent of accusations against President Yoweri Museveni and his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. From the shadows of hiding, where he has evaded capture for over a month since the disputed January 15 elections, Bobi Wine painted a harrowing picture of a regime built on terror, enforced disappearances, and unchecked brutality. But in a stunning revelation that cut through the air like a dagger, he disclosed that his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, and their children had fled Uganda in fear for their lives, leaving security forces to guard an empty home—a symbol of the government’s futile grip on power.
Bobi Wine Full Speech | Geneva Summit for Human Rights & Democracy 2026
With his voice steady yet laced with the pain of a hunted man, Bobi Wine called for the international community to impose targeted sanctions on Museveni, Muhoozi, and key police and judicial officers accused of blocking justice and perpetrating abuses. “We think the international community has abandoned us and left us on our own,” he lamented, urging development partners to reconsider financial aid that props up a system riddled with human rights violations. He detailed the post-election horrors: a raid on his Magere home where soldiers allegedly jumped the fence, tortured family members, humiliated and undressed his wife while accusing her of hiding him all on Muhoozi’s orders to capture him “dead or alive.” The images of the assault, he claimed, were recorded and shared online by the military chief himself, adding insult to the family’s trauma.
The elections, which saw Museveni secure a seventh term with over 71.6% of the vote amid reports of internet blackouts, arrests, and violence, have been rejected by Bobi Wine as a sham rigged by the Electoral Commission and security forces. Now, with his family forced into exile and NUP officials like Lina Zedriga, Jolly Jackline Tukamushaba, and Muwanga Kivumbi facing charges of incitement and terrorism dismissed as politically motivated—the opposition’s fight has become a desperate battle for survival.
Bobi Wine Live: 2026 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy 2026: 2ND SESSION LIVE
The Ugandan government, through Presidential Press Secretary Sandor Walusimbi, swiftly dismissed Bobi Wine’s pleas as “unpatriotic” and “irresponsible,” insisting the elections were peaceful and the country remains stable. Yet, for Ugandans watching from the shadows of fear, this Geneva address is a beacon of hope amid despair. It exposes the human cost of political repression: families torn apart, leaders hunted, and a nation silenced.
To add value for readers grappling with these realities, consider the broader implications—Uganda’s shrinking civic space, as noted by the UN Human Rights Office, risks isolating the country internationally if abuses continue unchecked. For support, engage with organizations like Amnesty International or Human Rights Watch, which track cases and advocate for sanctions. Locally, follow NUP channels for updates and consider secure apps like Signal for communication in uncertain times. Bobi Wine’s words remind us that silence is complicity—let’s amplify the call for justice and accountability.
