Kampala – Ugandan authorities have arrested 104 people during anti-corruption protests that erupted earlier this week, sparking international condemnation. The government’s heavy-handed response to the demonstrations has drawn criticism from human rights groups and Western nations.
Inspired by similar protests in neighboring Kenya, young Ugandans took to the streets to denounce alleged government corruption. However, security forces swiftly moved to quell the demonstrations, detaining dozens of protesters.
Police have confirmed that 100 of those arrested have been charged with public order offenses. The United States has expressed concern over the arrests, urging the Ugandan government to investigate allegations of assault against detained protesters.
Amnesty International has condemned the government’s use of force against peaceful demonstrators, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained.
The protests highlight growing public frustration with corruption in Uganda, a persistent issue that has undermined development and eroded public trust in government institutions.
