Emeute à Kampala – 17 octobre 2011
Riots paralyse parts of Kampala, Uganda
theafricareport.com
18 10 2011
The western parts of Kampala were on Monday paralysed by riots, demanding President Yoweri Museveni’s ouster.
By Geof Magga
Action for Change, who are opposed to Museveni’s rule, carried out the riots, claiming they want the president ousted because he had failed to steer the state forward.
« We are rioting because fuel and food prices are very high. Ugandans are dying in poverty. We want change, » Daniel Kasolo, one of the rioters said.
Demonstrators had planned nationwide riots, but heavy police deployments across the country deterred crowds from gathering.
Museveni, had on Sunday night, also warned Ugandans against demonstrating.
Monday’s riots were mainly centered at Kiseka Market, where there are several motor workshops. Read more…
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