Ugandan Protests

They're not rioting, they're not causing problems, they're not even really protesting. However many Ugandan citizens are being arrested and kept for up to six months without bail. Why? Because they are unpleased that Museveni has now been sworn into office for the fourth consecutive term. Their preferred form of protest? Walking to work and honking horns. Sounds tame enough, right? Well, in the eyes of the Ugandan leader, these forms of rebellion are only the front end of an 'Egypt style rebellion'. Since these protests have started, a whopping nine people have been killed by the police as a result of their honking and walking. Is it just me or does this seem rather illogical? Either way, Museveni will continue to rule Uganda, and I'm sure these protests will die down until the next elections come around again.

Megan Smith