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Heavy UPDF and anti-riot police deployment in Hoima City ahead of Kyagulanyi rallies

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Hoima 25 Nov 2020 Severity: 1/5

The Independent reported heavy deployment of UPDF soldiers and anti-riot police in Hoima City, including near the FDC offices at Duhaga roundabout used by the joint opposition and at a planned rally venue. Police said the deployment was to protect people and property, while NUP's Hoima mobiliser said it was meant to intimidate supporters.

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

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