Uganda: Several Opposition Leaders Arrested Over Fundraising to Open Makerere

2 December 2016

Several Opposition leaders were on Friday arrested moments after former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye was blocked from leaving his home ahead of a planned fundraising ceremony for Makerere university lecturers Shs28 billion allowance.

Those arrested include, FDC secretary for mobilization Ingrid Tutinawe, Makerere University councillor Doreen Nyanjura, Kawempe South Member of Parliament and opposition firebrand Mubarak Munyagwa and Kawempe North Councillor Muhammad Ssegirinya, among others.

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