Over 100 protesters arrested in attempts to march to parliament
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, sixteen people were arrested; 13 were taken to court, and three are still in police custody.
Kampala: At least 104 demonstrators have been arrested between July 22 and July 25, 2024, in attempts to march to parliament.
According to Rusoke Kituuma, the Uganda Police Spokesperson, out of 104 demonstrators, 100 have already been taken to court, and among those arrested, 13 had prior criminal cases.
‘’Overall, 104 individuals have been arrested during this period, with 100 already taken to court. Among those arrested, 13 had prior criminal charges.’’
Between July 22 and July 25, 2024, demonstrators attempted to march to Parliament in Kampala, leading to significant police intervention.
Rusoke asserts that on July 22, 2024, nine individuals were arrested and charged with common nuisance and traffic regulation violations, all of whom were taken to court.
On July 23, 2024, a total of 75 suspects were apprehended; 74 were subsequently taken to court, while one remains in police custody.
The police officer also says that on July 24, 2024, three individuals were arrested and charged with common nuisance offenses, all of whom were taken to court.
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, sixteen people were arrested; 13 were taken to court, and three are still in police custody.
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