Uganda Police fire tear gas and arrest journalists

The BBC's Patience Atuhaire reports from Kampala, where Ugandan police have fired tear gas at journalists protesting against alleged police abuse. Five people were arrested but later released.

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(Image: Students of Makerere university carry a student after being exposed to teargas during their protest against the 15 percent tuition increment in Kampala. Credit: ISAAC KASAMANI/AFP via Getty Images)