Uganda’s president warns opposition in national address

Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has condemned protesters, warning opposition politicians who he said mislead the youth to get involved in violence.

He made this know while addressing the country about the violence sparked by the arrest of musician-turned-presidential candidate Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi.

Police said 54 people died during the protests nearly two weeks ago.

The president said that the idea that there would be riots if Mr Kyagulanyi was arrested must never be repeated.

Museveni claimed some political players had paid gangs that had declared parts of the capital Kampala ungovernable, attacking uniformed police officers on patrol.