Shock As Ugandan President Admits Arresting Two Activists, Detaining Them ‘Inside a Fridge’
In a controversial statement, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has admitted to ordering the arrest of two political activists and detaining them “inside a fridge,” warning others against challenging his government.
A wave of outrage has erupted across East Africa after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni publicly admitted to ordering the arrest of two political activists, revealing that they were detained “inside a fridge” as punishment for allegedly spreading false information about his government.
Museveni made the shocking revelation during a televised address on national security, where he justified the arrests, claiming the activists had been “used by foreign powers to destabilize Uganda.”
“We caught them. Yes, I put them in a fridge. Let them cool off before they talk nonsense again,” the 79-year-old leader said, sparking widespread condemnation from rights groups and opposition figures.
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Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have called for an immediate investigation into the president’s admission, describing it as “a blatant violation of human dignity and international law.”
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine also reacted, accusing Museveni of running a dictatorship disguised as democracy.
“This is beyond abuse of power — it’s cruelty. No leader should ever boast about torturing citizens,” Wine said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite the backlash, Museveni doubled down on his remarks, warning other critics to “watch their tongues” or face similar consequences.
International observers have urged the African Union and global human rights bodies to intervene, expressing concern over Uganda’s worsening record of political repression.
The Ugandan government has yet to clarify the current condition or whereabouts of the detained activists.
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