Uganda Law Society condemns police treatment of candidates at nominations and calls for prosecution of officers

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Uganda (national) 5 Nov 2020 Severity: 1/5

The Uganda Law Society issued a statement condemning what it called police brutality against presidential aspirants and their supporters during the 2–3 November nominations at Kyambogo, according to ChimpReports. ULS President Pheona Wall Nabasa called for the officers involved to be prosecuted individually and offered to support victims seeking justice.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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ChimpReports 6 Nov 2020

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