Journalists attacked in Busabala

By | September 19, 2023

The persons who attacked the journalists seemed to belong to one gang

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

The group observed the journalists before pouncing (Photo by Francis Isaano)

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.

Police intervened after the journalists were attacked (Photo by Francis Isaano)

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.

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