Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Found Beheaded in Uganda

Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old former Rwandan army sergeant major and vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda. Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke reported that Kabera's head had not yet been recovered as investigations continued.

Kabera had fled Rwanda seeking asylum in Uganda due to political persecution and had denied allegations of sexual assault against him. His widow, Jeanne d’Arc Rwigema Uwizeye, expressed fears for her family's safety following his death.

Kabera was inspecting a construction site about 45 kilometers outside Kampala before he was killed. He was also known as a musician and YouTuber, with a channel featuring over 800 videos that criticized Kagame, attracting more than 144,000 subscribers.

The exiled opposition group Rwanda National Congress called for a thorough investigation into his death, highlighting the dangers faced by Rwandan dissidents abroad. Kabera's killing has reignited concerns about the safety of Rwandan exiles, reminiscent of the 2014 murder of Patrick Karegeya, a former Rwandan intelligence chief.