Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
On UBC's Behind The Headlines show, Security Minister Gen Elly Tumwine praised security forces for ending what he called premeditated riots within two days, and said those who started the protests should be blamed. MP Ssemujju Nganda said the forces were high-handed, that most of the people killed were bystanders, and that those responsible should be prosecuted. According to The Independent, more than 40 people were reported dead after protests over the detention of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Disputed: Minister Tumwine says security forces protected lives and property against a premeditated plan, while MP Ssemujju Nganda says they used excessive force, killed mainly bystanders and should be prosecuted.