Death toll from Uganda clashes rises to 29

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Ugandan supporters of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine stage a protest outside the Ugandan High Commission in Nairobi on November 19, 2020, demanding his release and an end to police brutality. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG

Photo credit: Lucy Wanjiru | Nation Media Group

Twenty-nine people have been killed in violent clashes between Ugandan security forces and supporters of detained opposition leader Bobi Wine, police said on Friday.

The pop star turned politician was arrested on Wednesday while on the campaign trail.