Bobi Wine said the police had seized his passport, "violated the rights" to return


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On Friday, the musician posted on social networks that he had been harassed from the airport tarmac of Entebbe and that he had been "forced into a police vehicle" at his home. arrival.

Wine also said the police arrested family members, lawyers and supporters who welcomed him at the airport but later released in the evening.

The popstar turned MP, also known as Robert Kyagunlayi, claimed that some of his supporters had been placed under house arrest.

"Once again, my rights were violated, but most of all the rights of my friends, family and lawyers who were the victims of blatant harassment throughout the day, many were arrested and released later in the day. evening "said in a series of tweets.

Wine faces charges of treason, but was allowed out of the country while on bail to seek medical treatment for injuries he allegedly sustained in military custody after his arrest on August 13.

The allegations were denied by the president and the security forces.

Ugandan police spokesman Emilian Kayima also denied Wine's latest allegations.

"No partisan was abused, it was largely a very peaceful return to Bobi," Kayima told CNN.

Wine has gained great popularity and sympathy since being arrested alongside a dozen opposition MPs after riots erupted between rival parties following local parliamentary elections.

Ugandan police banned all rallies of his supporters before returning to the country on Thursday.

They stated that only the immediate family would be allowed to meet him at Entebbe Airport, yet two of his brothers were part of a dozen people detained while trying to get to the airport. airport to welcome Wine.

The airport police escorted the wine to his home, where his supporters had gathered to greet him, said a government spokesman.

The head of the Uganda Media Center thanked Mr. Wine for "cooperating with the police at Entebbe airport who provided him with a car with driver, escorts and traffic control. ".

Bobi Wine "is safe at home with his family and friends at Magere," said Ofwono Opondo P & # 39; Odel on Twitter.

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