Alerts | Physical attack by authorities
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Radio journalist assaulted in Uganda

26.03.2020

Date:
26.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Uganda
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by authorities

Richard Odongo, who works for Radio Wa in Oyam district, was assaulted by the local authorities while covering the presidential directive on social distancing.

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