A missing Ugandan opposition aide, Sam Mugumya, appears in a video after being missing for about a year, according to Nigerian news reports. The video’s emergence follows concerns raised by international observers about what they describe as an expanding crackdown on opposition figures and activists in Uganda. Mugumya’s reappearance has prompted allegations from his family and activists that state involvement may be behind his disappearance and the circumstances of his later appearance. The reports describe the video as the key new development after his prolonged absence, with attention focused on whether the footage indicates he is being detained, coerced, or otherwise held against his will. While the reports highlight the concerns and allegations surrounding the video, they also reflect that it is being circulated amid a broader political rights context where opposition members say they face increasing pressure. The outlets do not provide independent verification of the video’s authenticity or the reasons for Mugumya’s absence, focusing instead on the reaction to his appearance and the questions it raises for the opposition and international observers.