The Uganda Police have warned the general public against taking part in the July 23 March to Parliament protests.
For weeks, there have been mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march to parliament.
The organizers have circulated placards urging people to gather on all Kampala streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to show their dissatisfaction with how affairs are being run at the National legislature.
However, Police says the time of commencement and organizational details are unclear, adding, “Given the lack of transparency and potential for disorder, the police strongly warn against proceeding with this match.”
“Uganda Police Force is issuing a clear warning against attempts to incite violence or breach public order through uncontrolled demonstrations,” said ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the new Police Spokesperson.
He explained that the right to a peaceful protest will be respected, but police will not tolerate attempts to incite public disorder.
“UPF urges persons who wish to exercise their rights such as the right to assembly and demonstrate to always work collaboratively with it to ensure that they don’t aid persons of ulterior motives to hijack these expressions to accomplish criminal intentions,” he added.
