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Police, UPDF out in force as March to Parliament protests return
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Police officers are seen arresting demonstrators during the return of March to Parliament anti-graft protests in Kampala on July 25, 2024. PHOTO/COMBO/ISAAC KASAMANI
What you need to know:
- Whistleblowing protesters have gathered in metro Kampala, de-campaigning corruption.
- President Museveni hails security officials for ensuring no blood shed since protests started Tuesday.
Security officers including soldiers and anti-riot police, some in camouflage uniforms, were mid- morning Thursday out in force to contain demonstrators as March to Parliament anti-graft protestors returned to Kampala streets.
By 3pm, armed police and soldiers had jointly arrested more than 15 protestors, with the help of non-uniformed security officials to keep the demonstration at hold.
Organizers of the protests say they will not be deterred by arrests with almost 100 anti-graft demonstrators already jailed, facing prosecution for being "common nuisance, idle and disorderly."
Throughout Thursday, whistleblowing protesters, mostly Gen Zs, sought to gather in metro Kampala de-campaigning corruption and asking for Parliament Speaker Anita Among's resignation.
They also displayed placards demanding action against corruption from parliament and veteran President Museveni, who came to power after a guerilla war in 1986.
Strategically positioned patrolling security forces remain high on alert in Uganda's capital with more protests anticipated in downtown Kampala after lunch hours.
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UPDF soldiers are seen deployed in Kampala on July 25, 2024 during the March to Parliament anti-graft protests. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
Since May, the protest has persistently grown from online condemnation of alleged corruption at Uganda's legislative assembly.