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3 dead in protests as Bobi Wine arrested

As many as three people have died while 38 others were injured in protests which broke out at Kampala after police arrested Bobi Wine, a musician and opposition politician who is seeking the presidency in 2021 election.

3 dead in protests as Bobi Wine arrested
3 dead in protests as Bobi Wine arrested
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Published : Nov 19, 2020, 5:25 PM IST

Kampala (Uganda): Police in Uganda said three people died and 38 were injured in protests that broke out on Wednesday in Uganda's capital after officers arrested Bobi Wine, a musician and opposition politician who is seeking the presidency in next year's election.

3 dead in protests as Bobi Wine arrested

Wine's supporters blocked roads and burned tires in Kampala, prompting police to fire tear gas and bullets to disperse the protesters, after Wine was arrested in the eastern town of Luuka and taken to a police station in the city of Jinja.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines that require presidential candidates to meet or address less than 200 people.

Wine, who has been arrested many times in recent years, has captured the imagination of many Ugandans with his persistent calls for President Yoweri Museveni to retire after 36 years in power.

AP

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Kampala (Uganda): Police in Uganda said three people died and 38 were injured in protests that broke out on Wednesday in Uganda's capital after officers arrested Bobi Wine, a musician and opposition politician who is seeking the presidency in next year's election.

3 dead in protests as Bobi Wine arrested

Wine's supporters blocked roads and burned tires in Kampala, prompting police to fire tear gas and bullets to disperse the protesters, after Wine was arrested in the eastern town of Luuka and taken to a police station in the city of Jinja.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines that require presidential candidates to meet or address less than 200 people.

Wine, who has been arrested many times in recent years, has captured the imagination of many Ugandans with his persistent calls for President Yoweri Museveni to retire after 36 years in power.

AP

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