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One person killed in clashes between security forces and NUP supporters after Kyagulanyi rally in Iganga

Violence & Conflict Disputed Iganga 28 Nov 2025 Severity: 4/5

Police said officers at NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign events in Iganga were attacked with stones, which injured officers and damaged vehicles, and that a man died in the clashes. Kyagulanyi said police and the military fired live bullets at peaceful supporters after the rally, killing at least one person and injuring several others. ChimpReports said neither account could be immediately verified.

Disputed: Police say officers were attacked with stones incited by the candidate, while Kyagulanyi says security forces fired live ammunition at peaceful supporters.

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1 killed

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