Uganda police detain dozens of people at anti-corruption protests
Al Jazeera
At least 45 people detained in Kampala, according to Chapter Four Uganda, a rights group.
Police have detained dozens of people as they took part in banned anti-corruption protests in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, a rights group said.
Police and the military deployed heavily in various parts of Kampala where small groups of protesters had gathered on Tuesday.
The protesters waved placards and shouted slogans denouncing corruption. One wore a T-shirt bearing the words “Speaker Must Resign.”
At least 45 people were detained by security personnel during the crackdown, according to Chapter Four Uganda, a human rights group that is offering legal services to the detainees.
Police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke said the authorities will “not allow a demonstration that will risk peace and security of the country”.
