source: URN (Uganda)
actor1: Police Forces of Uganda (1986-)
actor2: Civilians (Uganda)
location: Amuru
notes: On 20 April 2020, a police officer and the Amuru district RDC's driver allegedly beat and robbed two charcoal traders at an unspecified location in Amuru district, before detaining them for three days in Amuru town. The charcoal dealers claim that they were abused on suspicion of recording an illegal transaction with the RDC, involving a bribe to release merchandise. The RDC is disputing the claim.