17 Jun 2024 | 11:15 AM UTC
Uganda: Police fire tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds in Lubigi, Kampala, June 17
Authorities reportedly use tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds protesting in Lubigi, Kampala, Uganda, June 17. Avoid the area.
Security forces reportedly used tear gas and fired live ammunition to disperse crowds gathering in the Lubigi area of Kampala on the morning of June 17. Residents in Lubigi are protesting evictions by the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA), which claims the individuals are encroaching on protected wetlands. No casualties were reported.
Over the coming hours, increased security and localized traffic disruptions are likely near Lubigi. Further clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out.
To mitigate potential disruptions, avoid the vicinity of Lubigi. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building.
