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August 22, 2018

Uganda: Protests Mount Following Arrest of Opposition Leaders
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In Uganda, demonstrations are mounting in the capital Kampala, where
protesters are denouncing the arrest of prominent opposition legislators
critical of longtime President Yoweri Museveni. On Monday, Ugandan
security forces cracked down on the protests by firing live ammunition
and tear gas into the crowds.


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