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Uganda police arrest lawmakers trying to leave country after torture allegations

Uganda's popular musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine appeared in court on Monday with crutches. [Courtesy]

Ugandan police detained two lawmakers, one of whom is also a pop star, at the country’s sole international airport, where supporters say they were trying to seek treatment abroad for injuries suffered while being tortured by the security forces.

Allegations that Robert Kyagulanyi and Francis Zaake were tortured have triggered widespread protests in the capital Kampala and other parts of the country.

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