Uganda Police blocks prayers at Lukwago's party
Ugandan police blocked a prayer gathering at the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) headquarters in Kampala, citing a lack of security clearance. The event was intended to pray for incarcerated opposition leaders, including Erias Lukwago and Kizza Besigye.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing friction between the Ugandan state and opposition political parties regarding freedom of assembly and religious expression.
Politics: Uganda Police blocks prayers at Lukwago's party
The framing emphasizes the opposition's perspective on the restriction of their rights, though it includes the police's stated justification.
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