At least 45 people were arrested in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Tuesday for participating in anti-corruption protests despite an official ban, according to Chapter Four Uganda, a human rights group offering legal services to the detainees.
Riot police manned roadblocks, particularly near the business district, and sealed off roads leading to parliament. Those detained, including a prominent TV and radio presenter, were remanded in custody on the charge of causing a "common nuisance."Riot police manned roadblocks, particularly near the business district, and sealed off the roads leading to parliament. The detainees, including a prominent TV and radio presenter, were taken into custody on charges including causing "common nuisance."