Ugandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.</span>Security forces beat and detained at least four journalists covering protests in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on August 20, and confiscated or damaged their equipment. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the attacks and called on Ugandan authorities to hold those responsible to account.
Read more... | Send to a friend