Journalists attacked in Busabala

By David Jack Tumusiime | Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Journalists attacked in Busabala
The persons who attacked the journalists seemed to belong to one gang

Journalists have been attacked at Busabala and several have lost equipment.

The journalists are at Busabala this morning to report on the scheduled Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) delegates conference called by party chairperson Ambassador Wasswa Birigwa.

Court had ruled that this delegates conference should not go ahead until further notice as internal party wrangles are resolved. The FDC has split into two factions identified as the Katonga and Najjanankumbi factions.

Topics You Might Like

Journalists attacked in Busabala News

The Observer newspaper journalist Baker Batte's laptop has been stolen in the ensuing confusion.

Police have reportedly intervened are engaging several members of the group that attacked the journalists.

The incident continues a worrying trend where journalists attempting to report on a news story that involves members of the opposition are attacked.

What’s your take on this story?

Know someone who needs this news? Send it now

Get Ahead of the News.
Stay in the know with real-time breaking news alerts, exclusive reports, and updates that matter to you.

Tap ‘Yes, Keep Me Updated’ and never miss what’s happening in Uganda and beyond—first and fast from NilePost.