Published 2 years ago

Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

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Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, has been unable to leave his home since May 12. Ugandan police routinely detain opposition figures inside their homes. His detention followed his call for Ugandans to protest against rising commodity prices. The government blames mostly on the war in Ukraine, a major supplier of grain and edible oils.

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Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his home by police

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his home by police. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, has been unable to leave his home outside the capital, Kampala, since May 12, with police pitching camp nearby to enforce his apparent house arrest.

2 years ago·United States

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Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his home by police

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his home by police

2 years ago

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The Toronto Star

Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his hom...

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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MY Northwest

Uganda detains opposition figure urging protests over prices

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan opposition figure who is calling for street protests against rising commodity prices is being detained inside his home by police.Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, has been unable to leave his home outside the capital, Kampala, since May 12, with police pitching camp nearby to enforce his apparent house arrest. Ugandan police routinely detain opposition figures inside their homes, insisting they c…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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