Police arrest four Rooted in Resistance youths marching to Parliament with oil petition

According to the Daily Monitor, police intercepted about 20 youths from the group Rooted in Resistance as they marched with placards towards Parliament to deliver a petition against continued investment in petroleum, and arrested four. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said the four were held at Central Police Station on allegations of nuisance on roads, pending arraignment. The petition asked Parliament to review petroleum policies and agreements and to prioritise other sectors.