Rwandan Dissident Beheading In Uganda
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An exiled vocal critic of the Rwandan government has been found decapitated near Kampala, south-central Uganda, according to a police spokesperson, in a case which remains under investigation.
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Robert Kabera, a Rwandan dissident and former sergeant major who had fled to Uganda in 2020, was found beheaded in the Kamengo area of the Mpigi district outside Kampala over the weekend. Superintendent of Police Lydia Tumushabe confirmed the discovery to The Associated Press on Monday.
A Rwandan dissident has been found beheaded in neighboring Uganda →Robert Kabera, a vocal critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and former sergeant turned YouTube personality, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, on October 16-17. Police identified the victim as 50-year-old Robert Kabera, who had fled Rwanda due to accusations of corruption he denied. The incident highlights concerns over the safety of critics in exile; similar killings have been reported in South Africa and…
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda →A former Rwandan soldier and government critic named Robert Kabera was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda. Police are investigating the murder of Kabera, who had gained 144,000 subscribers through his YouTube channel “Major Robert TV” where he spoke out against President Paul Kagame’s regime. Kabera’s criticism included praising opposition figure Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic often jailed for her dissent.
Rwandan government critic found beheaded in Uganda →Analysis
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A Rwandan dissident has been found beheaded in neighboring Uganda
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda
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- 19 Oct
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Rwandan dissident who fled to Uganda was beheaded and his body found in a district outside the capital, Kampala, police said Monday.
- 20 Oct
The former soldier was not critical of the government during his time with the military, but grew increasingly opposed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
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20 Oct Rwandan government critic found beheaded in UgandaA former Rwandan soldier and government critic named Robert Kabera was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda. Police are investigating the murder of Kabera, who had gained 144,000 subscribers through his YouTube channel “Major Robert TV” where he spoke out against President Paul Kagame’s regime. Kabera’s criticism included praising opposition figure Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic often jailed for her dissent.South China Morning Post
20 Oct Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in UgandaRobert Kabera, a vocal critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and former sergeant turned YouTube personality, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, on October 16-17. Police identified the victim as 50-year-old Robert Kabera, who had fled Rwanda due to accusations of corruption he denied. The incident highlights concerns over the safety of critics in exile; similar killings have been reported in South Africa and…Al Jazeera- 19 Oct A Rwandan dissident has been found beheaded in neighboring UgandaRobert Kabera, a Rwandan dissident and former sergeant major who had fled to Uganda in 2020, was found beheaded in the Kamengo area of the Mpigi district outside Kampala over the weekend. Superintendent of Police Lydia Tumushabe confirmed the discovery to The Associated Press on Monday.Toronto Star
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