Thursday, April 21, 2011

Unrest Continues In Uganda



Ugandan Food Protests Grow Violent -- New York Times

KAMPALA, Uganda – Riots broke out in downtown Kampala Thursday as a fourth round of street demonstrations over commodity prices spread after a leading opposition politician was arrested for the third time in two weeks, significantly heightening tensions here.

President Yoweri Museveni addressed the nation Thursday evening, defending his government’s action against protestors and the spending decisions that the protestors blame for the rising cost of living.

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More News On The Unrest In Uganda

High fuel prices underpin Uganda protests, test Museveni government -- Christian Science Monitor
Museveni explains fuel prices, taxes -- New Vision
Ugandan opposition leader arrested again -- CNN
Uganda Opposition Leader to Stage Another 'Walk-to-Work' -- Voice of America
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye arrested for fourth time -- The Guardian
Ugandan Police Arrest Opposition Leader Besigye -- Voice of America
Ugandan opposition leader charged over protest -- Reuters
Uganda Opposition Leader Denied Bail -- Washington Post

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