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Reaction to Ugandan Army Chief's Statements

Politicians have reacted furiously to the remarks made by the army chief that the army will crush their demonstrators if they do not desist from using violence in settling their disagreements.
Isaac Kasamani and Yusuf Muziransa

Kizza Besigye, left, was attacked during a protest.

  • Uganda:   Opposition Tell Off General Aronda on Demos

    Monitor, 17 June 2010

    Opposition politicians have reacted furiously to the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, on Tuesday that the army will crush their demonstrators if… Read more »

  • Uganda:   Army Chief Warns Opposition on Violence

    New Vision, 15 June 2010

    The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, yesterday warned opposition politicians against resorting to violence to settle political differences. Read more »

  • Uganda:   Pro-Govt Militia Attack Opposition Protest

    Monitor, 10 June 2010

    Dr Kizza Besigye, the Forum for Democratic Change president, was yesterday flogged by policemen and members of the Kiboko Squad vigilante group as he led a demonstration against… Read more »

  • Uganda:   Vigilantes Resurface Against Opposition

    Monitor, 10 June 2010

    Men wielding sticks yesterday besieged the Clock Tower precincts in Kampala and, along with uniformed police officers, successfully disrupted a planned rally against the Electoral… Read more »

  • Uganda:   Police Beat Besigye

    Monitor, 9 June 2010

    Dr Kizza Besigye, the Forum for Democratic Change President, has been beaten by the police and the notorious Kiboko squad as he led a demonstration in Kampala calling for the… Read more »

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