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Security forces block roads to Bobi Wine's rally venue at Wiggins playgrounds, Kumi

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Kumi 16 Dec 2025 Severity: 2/5

According to ChimpReports, security operatives used police armoured vehicles and road graders to block several roads leading to Wiggins playgrounds in Kumi town, where NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi was due to address a rally after speaking in Pallisa. The outlet reported that supporters walked long distances to reach the venue; police have previously said such deployments are meant to maintain public order, while the opposition says they restrict political activity.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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