US EditionAnti-corruption demonstrations break out in Uganda’s capital as people note Kenya’s protest success
- Ugandan security forces arrested dozens attempting to protest against corruption near the parliament, claiming the demonstration was illegal.
- Police and military were heavily deployed in Kampala, aggressively dispersing small groups of protesters.
- The protests aimed to emulate successful demonstrations in Kenya that resulted in the cabinet's dismissal after tax opposition.
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Anti-Corruption Protesters Arrested in Uganda
Click to expand Image Members of the Uganda Police force arrest protesters marching to parliament during a planned anti-corruption demonstration in Kampala on July 23, 2024. © 2024 Badru Katumba/AFP via Getty Images On July 23, police in Uganda’s capital Kampala detained at least 45 people protesting widespread corruption in the government.The protest, partially inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighbouring Kenya, saw participation fr…
Dozens of people were arrested on 23 July in Kampala and detained for defying a ban on protesting against corruption.
The Straits Times
Court charges at least 42 Ugandan youths over anti-graft protest
KAMPALA - A Ugandan magistrate's court has charged at least 42 youths for offences allegedly committed during a banned anti-corruption protest on Tuesday, and remanded them in custody. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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