Opposition, police strike deal on rallies: Opposition leaders and pro-democracy activists on Wednesday night reached a landmark understanding with senior government officials which if upheld effectively ends the police’s violent breaking-up of their public rallies and mobilisation efforts. Briefing the media at #UPC headquarters, party president Olara Otunnu yesterday announced that the agreement was a litmus test for the Internal Affairs ministry and the Police. It was also agreed, journalists were told at yesterday’s briefing, that the minister of internal affairs takes measures within government to stop intimidation of regime opponents and interference by district commissioners in their activities. Details:
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:31:50 +0000