Ugandan police break up gay pride event, briefly arrest some
- Aug 5, 2016
- 1 min read
Ugandan police broke up a gay pride event in the capital and arrested about 20 people, a gay rights leader said on Friday.
This was the latest incident highlighting the risks homosexuals face in Africa.
A fashion show was underway at a nightclub in Kampala when police showed up and asked who the organisers were, said Frank Mugisha, who was immediately handcuffed when he identified himself to a police commander as a leader among those attending the event.
About 20 others were arrested, put on a police truck and driven to a police station for questioning, he said.
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