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UPDF spokesperson defends soldiers' use of live ammunition against protesters

Violence & Conflict Single source Uganda (national) 19 Nov 2020 Severity: 1/5

UPDF spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso told ChimpReports that the army's deployment and use of live bullets during the 18 November riots was justified and that officers fired in self-defence. She said officers who acted recklessly would be investigated and prosecuted individually, and urged candidates to respect Electoral Commission guidelines.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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