The Facts

• 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.At least 45 people were arrested in Uganda's capital, Kampala, on Tuesday for participating in anti-corruption protests despite an official ban. This is 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 the roads leading to parliament. The detainees, including a prominent TV and radio presenter, were taken into custody on charges including being a "common nuisance."Riot police staffed 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 being a "common nuisance."

• The protests were organized on social media following outrage over persistent allegations of high-level corruption and reportedly took inspiration from last month's rallies in neighboring Kenya, forcing Kenyan Pres. William Ruto to reverse planned tax hikes.