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Kampala—The Shadow Cabinet and Alternative Government in Parliament strongly condemn acts of violence against journalists who were covering a protest by Medical interns.
On Tuesday, 11 April 2023, a team of journalists comprising of NBS Television cameraman Thomas Kitimbo and other journalists were attacked by police officers led by police constable Ogwal at Mulago Guest House where they were covering a media briefing and protest by medical interns over the delayed commencement of their internship programme for 2023/2024.
The attack was a command from a one Assistant Superintendent of Police Kamulya who was captured on Camera.
The IGP Martins Okoth Ochola should be ashamed and embarrassed and should take action against his errant officers
There have always been several reported incidents of police brutality against journalists during protests. These actions are not only threatening journalists but also the free flow of information, which is vital in a free and democratic society guaranteed by the constitution of Uganda.
We call on the police and other security agencies to provide the necessary security for journalists and all Ugandans and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for this violence.
Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa (Mityana District Woman MP)
Shadow Minister for Information and Anti-Corruption.