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20 anti-EACOP protesters remanded

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Court has remanded 20 protesters who were arrested on August 27 during a demonstration against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).

These, who included project affected persons (PAPs) and youths were arraigned before Grade One Magistrate Jalia Basajjabalaba, who read to them their case of “common nuisance.”

Prosecution stated that the accused marched on streets of Kampala with placards and banners, causing annoyance, obstruction and inconvenience. The accused unanimously pleaded not guilty.

After hearing the submission of the defence lawyers led by Kato Tumusiime of Banturaki & Co. Advocates, the magistrate remanded the suspects to Luzira Prison untill September 3, when they will be returning for bail hearing.

Speaking to reporters after the court session, Tumusiime said they were called abruptly thus could not manage to apply for bail.