Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda.
Kabera, 50, fled Rwanda after being accused of sexual assault, which he denied, and sought asylum in Uganda, citing political persecution.
Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera’s head had not been recovered. His body was discovered by residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend.
The Rwandan government has not publicly commented on the killing.
Meanwhile, the opposition Rwandan National Congress (RNC) condemned the killing and called for a transparent investigation.
“His warnings must be examined. His killing must be thoroughly investigated. Those who carried it out—and anyone who ordered it—must face justice,” the party said on Monday.
Kabera was a musician and YouTuber whose videos frequently criticised Kagame and his administration.
His killing has renewed concerns about the safety of Rwandans living in exile. Another prominent Rwandan exile, Patrick Karegeya, was found murdered in South Africa in 2014.
Kagame has been in power since 2000 and has faced criticism from human rights groups, foreign governments and political opponents over alleged suppression of dissent and democratic backsliding.
