Uganda: Residents Clash With Police Over Delayed Imbalu Launch

A section of leaders of Bamasaba Cultural Institution and residents of Mbale District have protested over the delayed launch of this year's Imbalu ritual, which is held every even year.

During the protest, which was attended by hundreds of Bamasaba at Mutoto Cultural Site in Mbale City on Friday, five candidates were reportedly circumcised in order to express their anger.

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