Political Arrest Sparks Unrest in Uganda: VICE News Quick Hit

The brief detention of a Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate has triggered violence in Kampala. Riot police faced off with supporters of Kizza Besigye after his vehicle was towed from a rally in the capital city on Monday. The East African nation is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on February 18. Read “Ugandan Opposition Rally Ends in Tear Gas and the Candidate Being Towed Away“ - Subscribe to VICE News here: