Activists placed mannequins around Kampala on Wednesday to demand freedom for Dr. Kizza Besigye and other jailed political figures. The life-sized figures appeared along Buganda Road and near the Supreme Court, holding signs with protest messages as recorded voices played from attached speakers. Police later removed the displays but made no arrests during the demonstration.
Protest leader Aloikin Praise Opoloje said they want to highlight how authorities keep detaining opposition members despite court rulings against such practices. She mentioned that numerous colleagues, including social media personalities, face persecution for their views. Her group previously faced arrest during earlier demonstrations, including the Gen Z protests last year.
The activists promised more creative protests ahead until their demands receive attention from officials. They specifically object to civilians facing military courts rather than civilian justice systems. This tactic represents a new approach after previous direct protests led to arrests and detention for many participants.
Protest leader Aloikin Praise Opoloje said they want to highlight how authorities keep detaining opposition members despite court rulings against such practices. She mentioned that numerous colleagues, including social media personalities, face persecution for their views. Her group previously faced arrest during earlier demonstrations, including the Gen Z protests last year.
The activists promised more creative protests ahead until their demands receive attention from officials. They specifically object to civilians facing military courts rather than civilian justice systems. This tactic represents a new approach after previous direct protests led to arrests and detention for many participants.
