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SGT major Robert Kabera asked for protection. Today, we mourn him💔💔 Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera is dead. Behind that devastating news is a man who fled his country, feared for his safety, and put those fears in writing. On September 11, 2021, he appealed to local authorities in Uganda for help. He described accusations circulating against him in Rwandan media, denied them, and said he was unsafe. He wanted his plea forwarded to the police and refugee protection agencies. Three days later, a local council chairman wrote in support of his appeal, acknowledging his fears and urgently requesting help for his safety. These letters are heartbreaking to read today. They carry the voice of a man asking to be allowed to live in safety. Robert deserved protection. His loved ones deserved more time with him. Now they deserve answers. Ugandan authorities must conduct a credible, independent investigation into his killing, examine his documented fears, and establish who was responsible—whoever they are. Rest in peace, Robert Kabera. Your plea must not be buried with you. Exile should offer refuge. It must never become a death sentence.