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Sympathy Ahereza assaulted by police while investigating a story

Date:
15 June 2026
Place:
Uganda
Fact-check:
Verified
Reference:
IAWRT-00460

Physical violenceIntimidation and threats

journalist Sympathy Ahereza of Voice of Ruhinda and Nation Media journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko were assaulted by police in Mitooma District while investigating allegations of security negligence. The journalists had gone to investigate a viral TikTok video alleging that a police station was frequently left unattended. They were detained, had their phones confiscated and were allegedly punched and kicked by police officers. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/two-journalists-brutalised-arrested-by-police-while-investigating-neglect-of-duty-in-mitooma-5498658?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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