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Uganda:
Opposition Leader to Spend Easter in Jail
Nation, 21 April 2011
Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye was on Thursday remanded to Nakasongola Prison, about 60 miles north of Kampala, over the walk-to-work protests at the rising cost of… Read more »
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Uganda:
Baby Shot Dead, Besigye Jailed
Monitor, 22 April 2011
The unexpected finish to two-year-old Juliana Nalwanga's life was sharp and brutal. Two of many bullets fired by security forces dispersing protestors in downtown Masaka town,… Read more »
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Uganda:
Opposition Leader to Appear in Nabweru Court
Monitor, 21 April 2011
The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change leaders, Dr Kizza Besigye is expected to appear in Nabweru court on the charges the director of public prosecution is yet to sanction. Read more »
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Uganda:
Opposition Leader Faces Treason Charge
Observer, 20 April 2011
The police and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) operatives are piecing together treason charges against FDC president Dr Kizza Besigye, The Observer has reliably learnt. Read more »
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Uganda:
Govt Should Talk to Protestors - Not Shoot
Nation, 21 April 2011
The walk-to-work protests in Uganda have turned ugly, with at least half a dozen people killed, and hundreds - including several opposition leaders - in jail. Read more »
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Uganda:
Court Jails Opposition Leader
Monitor, 21 April 2011
A Nabweru Court magistrate, Justine Atukwasa, has sent Dr Kizza Besigye on remand to an, as yet, unknown prison after he was charged with unlawful assembly. Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Vow to Stop Opposition Protest
Monitor, 18 April 2011
Opposition leaders intending to take part in today's walk-to-work campaign will not be allowed to leave their homes although Police authorities last evening denied that they have… Read more »
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Uganda:
Our Leaders Must Listen to Each Other
Monitor, 18 April 2011
The walk-to-work campaign that has been violently clamped down on by security forces this past week, has led to growing resentment and mistrust between the ruling party and key… Read more »
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Uganda:
Opposition Leader Arrested Again
Monitor, 18 April 2011
Uganda opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has been arrested minutes after leaving his home in Kasangati as he planned to renew protests over the rising cost of living in the… Read more »
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Uganda:
Three Charged Over Walk-to-Work
Monitor, 16 April 2011
Three people, who were arrested while taking part in the walk-to-work campaign on Thursday, appeared before magistrate court in Lugazi, Buikwe District, where they were charged… Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Orders Must Be Respected
New Vision, 16 April 2011
THE Police have come under severe criticism for using excessive force in blocking actors in the walk-to-work protest. Read more »
