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Police and army block Kyagulanyi from campaigning in Fort Portal and Kabarole

Civic Space & Media Freedom Verified Fort Portal City 9 Dec 2025 Severity: 3/5

Police and the military prevented NUP candidate Robert Kyagulanyi from campaigning in Fort Portal City and Kabarole District on 9 December 2025, forcing him to abandon two planned venues, NTV and Daily Monitor reported. NTV said security fired live bullets and tear gas to disperse supporters; Daily Monitor said soldiers were seen beating supporters who tried to approach him. No official reason was reported.

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