Eddie Mutwe, an opposition activist and bodyguard for Bobi Wine, appeared in court displaying signs of torture, according to Uganda's Justice Minister Norbert Mao. After being abducted by armed individuals, Mutwe's condition raised alarms about human rights abuses. His lawyer described daily torture and electrocution, pointing to systemic issues within the Ugandan judicial and military frameworks. The case exemplifies the regime's crackdown on dissent, as military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba openly threatened further discipline against opposition members, highlighting the tense political climate in Uganda.
Justice Minister Norbert Mao stated that Eddie Mutwe appeared in court visibly weakened and showed signs of torture, indicating an abuse of judicial processes.
Mutwe's lawyer, Magellan Kazibwe, claimed his client endured daily torture and electrocuted while being detained, raising serious human rights concerns.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief, claimed to have detained Mutwe and implied physical abuse, asserting, "If they keep on provoking us, we shall discipline them even more."
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