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Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine - Leader of National Unity Platform, Uganda

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC News North AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC News South Asia

Campaigning is underway in Uganda for January's presidential election. Zeinab Badawi speaks to pop star turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine. Last month more than fifty of his supporters were killed by security forces during a rally, which the authorities said violated Covid-19 restrictions. Bobi Wine has been assaulted and detained 20 times since he began challenging President Yoweri Museveni. Why is he risking his life, and does he have what it takes to lead Uganda? Show less

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Interviewer:
Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:
Robert Kyagulanyi

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