Policemen arrested several youths as they started their march to Parliament against corruption in Uganda
Most of the youth were arrested from downtown Kampala as they started their march to Parliament.
It is worth noting that the Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke warned that they will to allow anyone to march to parliament.
“Following a thorough security assessment regarding the feasibility of a political procession, we advised the organizers and urged them to heed our counsel,” police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated during a press conference in Kampala on Monday.
Rusoke further emphasized that the Uganda Police Force will not tolerate any disorderly conduct. “That is the position of the Uganda Police Force,” he declared.
He noted that while the right to peaceful demonstration is recognized, it is not without limitations. “Our disagreement is along those lines.
The exercise of your right to assemble does not negate our responsibilities as police,” Rusoke explained.
