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Security Minister Tumwine says army and police have a right to kill, at Kampala media centre

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Kampala 20 Nov 2020 Severity: 1/5

According to The Independent, Security Minister Gen. Elly Tumwine told journalists at the media centre that the army and police have a right to kill, in remarks about security forces' actions during the protests. The Democratic Party later demanded an apology, saying the statement threatened the country's security.

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

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