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Uganda's Besigye Arrested, Accused of Attempted Murder

Former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate Kizza Besigye has been arrested. Regional police commander Denis Namuwoza says Dr Besigye was in charge of people who pelted stones at police officers at a rally Rukungiri. One person is reported to have died at the rally.

Robert Muhereza/Daily Monitor

Police officers block Kizza Besigye's car shortly after he was intercepted on his way to Kabale on October 19, 2017. Inset is Dr Besigye.

Abubaker Lubowa/Daily Monitor

Police force Rubaga South MP Kato Lubwama into a waiting patrol truck after his arrest on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

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