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Eight NUP supporters arrested in Masaka over alleged procession breaching COVID-19 rules

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Masaka 18 Nov 2020 Severity: 2/5

According to The Independent, eight National Unity Platform supporters were arrested in Masaka and charged with doing an act likely to spread an infectious disease. Prosecutors allege they took part in a demonstration and procession without following Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidelines.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

Part of Protests after the arrest of Robert Kyagulanyi, 18–19 November 2020. Its victims are counted once, in that overall toll.

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