Police fire teargas and live bullets at JEEMA and NUP manifesto launch in Mbiriizi, Lwengo

The Independent reported that police fired teargas and live bullets for close to an hour to disperse JEEMA and NUP supporters gathered at Mbiriizi Town Council playground for a joint manifesto launch, citing alleged failure to follow COVID-19 rules. Supporters threw stones and the officers withdrew, after which the event went ahead. JEEMA candidate Asmat Nabalamba and party Secretary-General Muhammad Kateregga accused the Lwengo District Police Commander of favouring NRM candidates; he declined to speak to reporters.