Ugandan Security Forces Arrest Protesters in Kampala

In Uganda, security forces arrested dozens of demonstrators protesting against high-level corruption, particularly targeting parliament speaker Anita Among amid allegations of financial misconduct. The protests, deemed unlawful by authorities, were marked by heavy police and military presence in Kampala, with reports of protesters being forcibly removed. Activists are inspired by recent successful protests in neighboring Kenya, where public outcry led to significant political changes. Despite being sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K., Among has denied wrongdoing, while President Yoweri Museveni condemned the protests and warned organizers of consequences. The Ugandan government is often accused of shielding corrupt officials, undermining efforts to combat widespread corruption in the country. Local opposition leaders claim that the administration's response to the protests reflects a broader pattern of repression against dissent.