At a press conference on Thursday, Uganda Police Chief Pathologist Moses Bayruhanga said 14 people had been killed by gunfire. The death toll includes victims who were brought to the city’s morgue.
At the same press conference, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman Patrick Onango said more than 300 people had been arrested as protests continued.
His lawyers and medical team have been denied access, according to a claim from Wine’s official account on Thursday.
“Only military and police officers can enter it. Violations of the rights associated with his sentence should be condemned by all those in a deliberate manner.”
Ugandan police arrest CNN Na did not immediately respond to a call, but in a statement posted on its official website on Wednesday, the inspector general pointed to tightening the implementation of COVID-19 around the events of the operation.
Officials say restrictions are needed to stop the spread of Kovid-19, with opposition members saying they are an excuse to stop campaigning ahead of next January’s election and intimidate opposition supporters.
Following the news of Wine’s arrest, protesters took to the streets of Kampala, clashing with police and the army, who responded with tear gas.
Another presidential candidate, Mugisha Mantu, announced that he would suspend his campaign until the wine was released.
“The government should ensure the safety of all candidates and their supporters, regardless of political affiliation,” tweeted EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Fontelles on Thursday.
The Red Cross in Uganda said it was offering medical assistance to people injured during the protests, the humanitarian agency said on Thursday.
He entered politics as an independent in 2017 and has been a thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, condemning his policies and singing songs against his government.
Wine’s presidential bid will now challenge Museveni’s three-decade grip on power. Earlier in early November, was arrested by the election body D After filling the nomination.
The report is contributed by CNN’s Eon Muskuni and Brent Swells.
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