Uganda: Age Limit - Police Beef Up MP's Security After Attempted Mob Attack

16 October 2017

Amolatar — Police has beefed up the security of Amolatar District woman MP after an angry mob reportedly attempted to lynch her for promoting Presidential age limit removal.

Celebrations to mark Uganda's 55th Independence anniversary in Amolatar last Monday turned chaotic after residents grabbed a microphone from Doreen Amule for supporting the lifting of the presidential age limit.

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