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Police Warn Against Mob Justice Amid Rising Incidents

Uganda Police have sent out a stern warning cautioning the public against getting involved in acts of mob justice. “We are deeply concerned about the ongoing incidents of mob justice. We urge the public to uphold the principle of presumption of innocence for suspects and to allow police the opportunity to conduct proper interrogations.” said

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104 Youths Arrested in March to Parliament Protests: Police Under Scrutiny

Uganda Police says a total of 104 youths have been arrested in relation to the March to Parliament demonstrations since they broke out on Tuesday morning. The youths were marching in protest of the reported rampant corruption in the House. Since the protests started, police have been under fire over the force they used to

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Uganda Police Deny Allegations of Sodomy in Custody

Uganda Police have distanced themselves from allegations of sodomy within their police cells. Following the first day of the March to Parliament protests, a number of protestors were arrested. Among these was one Shabils Byaruhanga, who alleged that the security operatives molested him. Although he was later released, Byaruhanga said it was a terrible ordeal

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Police Suspend NUP Tour of Eastern Districts

Uganda Police have suspended the National Unity Platform (NUP) planned tour of the Eastern districts of Bugweri, Pallisa, and Soroti. The suspension was confirmed to the party through a letter by Afande Frank Mwesiga dated July 23rd. Following the completion of their tour of Western Uganda last week, the NUP had scheduled a trip to

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Balaam Urges Youth To Shun Tuesday’s March To Parliament

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has advised the youth to shun Tuesday’s March to Parliament protest against corruption. Balaam, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the march, used his X account to give youths alternatives. According to the Minister, Ugandans are better off engaging their leaders in dialogue than protesting. “I

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Kituuma Justifes Police Deployment At NUP Offices

Uganda Police Spokesperson Afande Kituuma Rusoke has told National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership that they don’t have absolute rights. The Police mouthpiece was reacting to the Police’s sealing off the NUP Kavule headquarters on Monday morning. By press time, various security agencies had blocked access to the opposition party’s headquarters. The police blockade affected a

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Police Seal Off NUP Headquarters

Uganda Police have cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Makerere Kavule ahead of a party conference. The police deployment was noticed on Sunday night and increased until morning. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, confirmed these developments through his Twitter account. Kyagulanyi called the police actions “cowardly” and

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Bobi Wine Warns Police: “We Won’t Be Provoked into Violence”

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the Uganda Police Force for trying to provoke them into violence. Kyagulanyi expressed his disappointment in the police while appearing on NTV on Tuesday morning. The one-time presidential candidate was reacting to occurrences in Bundibugyo district yesterday. On Monday, the NUP took

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Police Warns Against Planned March To Parliament Protest on July 23

Police have warned online activists not to go on with their planned march to Parliament on July 23. Over the past few weeks, the hashtag #March2Parliament has gained traction on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. This was started by a section of digital activists to rally the public in a protest march to

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Traffic Police to Free Impounded Boda Bodas Across Uganda

Uganda Police has announced plans to release thousands of unclaimed boda bodas that are in their custody. This plan will affect police stations across the country. These boda bodas are usually impounded during road safety operations by the police’s traffic department. While speaking to journalists on Monday, traffic police spokesperson Michael Kananura said this release

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