Alerts | Physical attack by authorities
Covid-19Physical attack by authoritiesVerbal, online or physical attack

Uganda radio reporter beaten while reporting on bar closures

24.03.2020

Date:
24.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Uganda
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by authorities

Uganda Radio Network reporter Julius Ocungi was reportedly beated by policeman while covering an operation to close bars in Kitgum as part of an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Ocungi suffered injuries to his left eye, thighs and right ankle.

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