ADVERTISEMENT“They have not given any reasons for the arrests,” Basalirwa said, adding that he had been ordered to turn back. The 36-year-old Ssentamu says he is fighting for freedom from oppression and wants Museveni, in power since 1986, to retire. Museveni in turn has accused opposition figures of trying to lure Uganda’s large youth population into rioting. His arrest sparked riots by demonstrators demanding his release and security forces violently put down protests in the capital. ADVERTISEMENTMuseveni, a key U.S. ally on regional security, took power by force and has since been elected five times.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2018 10:52 UTC