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Uganda police storm Migingo, lower Kenya’s flag

Migingo island on August 9, 2018 (Caleb Kingwara, Standard)

Tension was high at the disputed Migingo Saturday after Ugandan security forces lowered a Kenyan flag at the island on Wednesday. 

Although Kenyan security organs downplayed the situation, residents and fishermen who have been perpetually harassed by Ugandan police said their businesses have been shut down.

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