C4U/43/11/2020
Hundreds of NUP supporters clashed with police in Sironko town (Sironko district), who attempted to disperse crowds with tear gas and live rounds (presumed to be fired into the air) whilst preventing Bobi Wine MP from reaching his supporters. Police fired tear gas into Bobi Wine’s vehicle and used pepper spray on him, with the […]
C4U/42/11/2020
A lynch mob attacked two suspected goat thieves at Rwere village in Bubaare subcounty (Rubanda district) [coded to Bubale], with both dying of their injuries shortly after the attack. Five people (including two local officials) have been arrested in connection with the violence.
C4U/41/11/2020
Uganda police officers fired tear gas and live rounds to prevent hundreds of supporters of Bobi Wine MP from entering Mbale City, some demonstrators were injured in the process.
C4U/40/11/2020
Students from western and northern Uganda clashed at the nursing college in Kabale (Kabale district), after racial slurs were made against a northerner. Police fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse the students. One student was seriously injured.
C4U/39/11/2020
Uganda police officers attempted to disperse NUP supporters awaiting the arrival of Bobi Wine MP in Busia town, firing live rounds and tear gas at the crowds. Dozens were injured, including several who sustained gunshot wounds.
C4U/38/11/2020
Around 18 November 2020, Uganda police officers allegedly tortured leaders and coordinators from the National Unity Platform (NUP) who had participated in protests against the arrest of Bobi Wine MP in Masaka district.
C4U/37/11/2020
Supporters of Bobi Wine MP protested in Luwero town following his arrest earlier that day, barricading roads with burning objects and clashing with police. A local official who went to calm demonstrators in the evening was shot dead by a UPDF officer who had arrived at the scene, whilst several others were injured in the […]
C4U/36/11/2020
Supporters of Bobi Wine MP demonstrated in Kyotera district following his arrest earlier that day. Some of his supporters blocked roads with burning tires and rocks, and clashed with police, UPDF and LDU paramilitaries.
C4U/35/11/2020
Supporters of Bobi Wine (including mechanics) demonstrated in Masaka district after his arrest earlier that day. Some people barricaded roads with logs and burning tires. Police and UPDF fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds, and violently arrested a number of NUP activists.
C4U/34/11/2020
Supporters of Bobi Wine demonstrated in Hoima district after his arrest earlier that day. Police fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse the crowds, and arrested 3.
