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Uganda:
Besigye Asks Rights Groups to Rescue Him
Monitor, 23 October 2011
The leader of opposition, Dr Kizza Besigye, has appealed to rights organisations to rescue him from what he called illegal confinement after being locked in his home in Kasangati… Read more »
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Uganda:
Three More Protesters Face Treason, Jailed
Monitor, 22 October 2011
Three more people have been remanded to prison over treason in connection with the walk-to-work protests that resumed on Monday. Read more »
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Uganda:
Besigye Aides Charged With Treason, Remanded
Monitor, 20 October 2011
Two aides to opposition Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye have been remanded to Luzira Maximum Security Prison on allegations of treason in connection with the… Read more »
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Uganda:
Walk to Work: 15 A4C Members Facing Treason Charges
Daily Monitor, 18 October 2011
At least 15 members of Activists for Change (A4C) arrested during the weekend maybe facing death after the police preferred charges of treason, the police chief, Maj. Gen. Kale… Read more »
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Uganda:
Besigye Barred from Walk to Work Again
Daily Monitor, 18 October 2011
It is the second time this morning police is forcing Dr. Besigye back home. Earlier Dr. Besigye had earlier attempted to walk through his farm to a place called Masooli, a few… Read more »
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Uganda:
Rights Activists Fault Police, Opposition Over Protests
Monitor, 18 October 2011
Both government and opposition politicians last evening came under attack from rights activists as walk-to-work protests resumed on a day national … Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Smash Walk to Work Demos
Monitor, 18 October 2011
Teargas and gunshots yesterday rocked Kampala as police clashed with protestors who turned up for the second phase of the Walk-to-Work demonstrations. Read more »
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Uganda:
Protesters Unleash Bees on Anti-Riot Police Officers
Monitor, 18 October 2011
Police warned last night of stern action against whoever was responsible for a "bees attack" against its personnel in Rukungiri District where business was paralysed amid heavy… Read more »
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Uganda:
13 Arrested As Walk Protests Resume
Monitor, 17 October 2011
At least 13 members of the pressure group Activists for Change were in police custody by press time, as they planned the resumption of the walk-to-work protests today, which police… Read more »
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Uganda:
Teargas, Gunshots Rock Kampala
Monitor, 17 October 2011
Teargas and gunshots have on Monday morning rocked parts of Kampala City as Police battled to disperse protestors attempting to take part in the Walk to walk demonstrations. Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Block New Walk-to-Work Demo
New Vision, 15 October 2011
The Police have blocked the walk to work demonstrations planned to start on Monday saying the organisers have not complied with the constitution. Read more »
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Uganda:
Walk-to-Work Campaign to Resume, Activists Say
Monitor, 14 October 2011
Action for Change (A4C), a political pressure group, has announced a six-day walk-to-work campaign starting Monday in protest of the soaring commodity prices, unemployment and… Read more »
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Uganda:
Opposition Defies Police, Launches Walk-to-Work Week
New Vision, 13 October 2011
THE opposition pressure group 'Activists for Change' (A4C) Thursday eluded Police and launched another 'Walk-to-Work week' campaign to kick off Monday next week. Read more »
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Uganda:
A4C Relaunch Walk to Work Campaign
Monitor, 13 October 2011
Action for Change (A4C) on Thursday announced a six day walk to work campaign in protest of the soaring commodity prices, rising unemployment and corruption that are rocking the… Read more »
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Africa:
Kizza Besigye - 'The Worst Is Still to Come'
RNW Africa, 25 October 2011
Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been under house arrest for a week, after trying to participate in a new round of 'walk to work' protests. Today a court in Besigye's… Read more »