Ugandan police detained two lawmakers, one a pop star, at the country’s sole international airport, where supporters say they were trying to seek treatment abroad for injuries suffered during torture by the security forces. Allegations that Robert Kyagulanyi and Francis Zaake were tortured triggered widespread protests in Kampala and other parts of the country. The two were among five lawmakers detained on August 13 in Arua, accused of throwing stones at a presidential convoy during the campaign for a vacant seat in parliament. Kyagulyani is a pop star, known by his stage name Bobi Wine.
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