source: URN (Uganda)
actor1: Rioters (Uganda)
actor2: Police Forces of Uganda (1986-)
location: Entebbe
notes: On March 26th, taxi drivers blocked roads at various locations in Entebbe (Wakiso district), in protest at attempts by authorities to introduce loading fees. There were reports of taxi drivers beating colleagues who did not participate in the strike action. Police and Special Forces Command used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, and made 19 arrests. [size=no report]