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UPDF and police spokespersons warn politicians of continued enforcement and tougher arrest measures

Civic Space & Media Freedom Verified Uganda (national) 18 Nov 2020 Severity: 2/5

The Daily Monitor reports that UPDF spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso said on the state broadcaster that the army would keep enforcing the law and would not yield to pressure. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, on a separate show, referred to the IGP's warning of tougher measures including arrests and said a joint security taskforce would not let violence escalate into a civil crisis.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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