Robert Kabera: Critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame found beheaded in Uganda
Ugandan police are investigating the murder of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame, whose beheaded body was discovered on the outskirts of Kampala. Kabera, 50, was a singer and YouTuber who had sought asylum in Uganda. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated on Monday that Kabera's head has not yet been recovered. While no suspects have been arrested, Human Rights Watch has called for an effective investigation into whether the killing was politically motivated. The Rwandan government has not publicly commented on the incident.
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- ✓ Robert Kabera was a former Rwandan army sergeant major.
- ✓ Kabera was found beheaded in Uganda.
- ✓ Kabera was a critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
- ✓ Ugandan police are investigating the murder.
What changed
Ugandan police confirmed the victim's head remains missing and Human Rights Watch demanded a probe into political motives.
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Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Found Beheaded in Uganda
Ugandan police are investigating the murder of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame, whose beheaded body was discovered on the outskirts of Kampala. Kabera, 50, was a singer and YouTuber who had sought asylum in Uganda. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated on Monday that Kabera's head has not yet been recovered. While no suspects have been arrested, Human Rights Watch has called for an effective investigation into whether the killing was politically motivated. The Rwandan government has not publicly commented on the incident.
Why it matters
Kabera fled Rwanda after denying allegations of sexual assault, claiming he faced political persecution. His death follows a pattern of targeted attacks against exiled Rwandan dissidents. His widow, Jeanne d'Arc Rwigema Uwizeye, has expressed fear for her family's safety.
What is confirmed
- Robert Kabera was a former Rwandan army sergeant major.
- Kabera was found beheaded in Uganda.
- Kabera was a critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
- Ugandan police are investigating the murder.
- Kabera had sought asylum in Uganda.
- The body was found in Mpigi near Kampala.
Still unconfirmed
- Kabera fled Rwanda following accusations of sexual assault.
- Rwandan authorities are accused of involvement in the killing.
What to watch next
- Arrest or identification of suspects by Uganda Police.
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- BBC — Robert Kabera: Critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame found beheaded in Uganda
- Daily Monitor — Uganda Police speak out on beheaded Rwandan dissident
- ChimpReports — Inside Story: Ex Rwandan Soldier Robert Kabera’s Life Ends in Murder in Mpigi
- Uganda Radionetwork — No Suspect Arrested in Beheading of Rwandan Ex-Soldier
- NewVision.co.ug — Police probe murder of Rwandan dissident in Mpigi, hea
- South China Morning Post — Beheaded body of Rwandan government critic found in Uganda
- Uganda Observer — Rwandan ex-soldier, government critic beheaded in Uganda
- www.hrw.org — Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident
- www.bbc.co.uk — Robert Kabera: Critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame found beheaded in Uganda - BBC News
- Mwakilishi.com — Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Found Beheaded in Uganda | Mwakilishi.com
- www.myjoyonline.com — Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded - MyJoyOnline
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