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Uganda opposition leader Besigye injured in walk to work protest, in hospital

The walk to work protests in Uganda has taken a new twist following the injuring of opposition leader Kizza Besigye as he walked to work this morning. One person has also already been confirmed dead after being hit by a teargas canister, while several people including six pupils are admitted in hospital following police clashes […]

Chaos in Kampala as Uganda police fights opposition on walk to work protest

Uganda is witnessing a second day of chaos and drama as the police once again try to stop opposition leaders who are walking to their places of work in the second day of “walk to work” protests by the opposition. The police Thursday morning stopped Forum for Democratic Change President Dr. Kizza besigye from walking […]

US government warns Uganda on opposition arrests

The United States government has expressed concern at the Ugandan government’s handling of a walk to wok protest by opposition politicians where many opposition leaders were arrested and charged on Monday. The US deputy spokesman for the State Department, Mark C. Toner says the US government is concerned about Monday’s arrest and charging of Forum […]