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Police officers assault BBS TV journalist during Kyagulanyi campaign in Kween

Civic Space & Media Freedom Verified Kween 5 Jan 2026 Severity: 4/5

Video reported by Daily Monitor showed two uniformed men, believed to be Counter Terrorism police, pinning BBS Terefayina journalist Ivan Mbadhi and striking his head against a vehicle in Cheminy, Kween District, on 5 January 2026 during Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign; he received first aid in hospital. The police spokesperson called the incident regrettable and said action would follow verification.

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1 injured

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