Ugandan DJs have come out in support of Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, the Kyadondo East MP.
The DJs agreed to play Bobi’s music at the top of each hour in protest to his detention and alleged torture.
According to BBC’s Joseph Ngigi who is in Kampala Uganda, he has heard Bobi’s songs, including Freedom being played.
Bobi, who was arrested on 13th August and charged with alleged incitement whereby President Museveni's motorcade was stoned.
His driver was shot dead during the arrest with the MP later claiming that the bullet was meant for him.
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There has been mounting pressure on President Yoweri Museveni to free the musician-turned politician, who has a large following among the youth.
An online petition launched calling for his release has garnered over 30,000 signatures with social media users flooding the hashtag #FreeBobiWine agitating for the MP's release.
Attack on Journalists
On Tuesday, the army condemned what it termed as “unprofessional conduct” of soldiers caught on camera beating up journalists covering demonstrations against Bobi’s arrest.
According to the statement, the head of the military had ordered the arrest and punishment of the soldiers responsible.
A journalist being beaten by the UPDF #FreeBobiwine pic.twitter.com/PFtof7FLNn — Mela (@Susannekhainza) August 21, 2018
“Reuters condemns in the strongest possible terms the physical violence used against our photographer,” Reuters said in a statement.
Travel advisory
On Sunday, the UK issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting Uganda.
“The arrest of a number of opposition MPs following violence around the Arua by-election on the 15 August has led to heightened political tension. There is an increased likelihood of protests, which may turn violent, across Uganda,” the statement by the UK read in part.
The US mission to Uganda urged the government treat all those detained in a humane manner and urged its citizens to exercise caution.
“All of those detained have the right to humane treatment, due process, access to lawyers and to their families, and a prompt, fair, and transparent trial. Those who need medical attention should be granted immediate access to a doctor of their choice.”
“Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place, do not photograph police, military personnel, government buildings or protests and monitor local news stations for updates,” part of the notice read.
