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.

1 month ago·Kampala, Uganda

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The Independent

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

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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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

1 month ago·United States

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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.

1 month 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

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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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...

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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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. Ugandan police routinely detain opposition figures inside their homes, insisting they c…

1 month ago·Tacoma, United States

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