source: URN (Uganda)
actor1: Protesters (Uganda)
actor2: Police Forces of Uganda (1986-)
location: Jinja
notes: On Feb 20th, police dispersed Democratic Party protesters who had stormed the Central Police station at Jinja, using tear gas. When protesters reassembled and attempted to march through the town, police once again dispersed the protesters through 'caning' them. A local journalist covering events was also injured.