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55 killed in clashes between police and local militia in western Uganda.

The deaths include at least fourteen police officers and forty-one militants.

Following the development; police have arrested the king of Rwenzururu CHARLES WESLEY MUMBERE on charges of inciting violence.

Officials claim that militiamen attacked a police post in the King’s hometown, after which security forces stormed his palace amid claims he was harbouring fighters.

A Ugandan government spokesman accused the militia of seeking to break away from Uganda.

 

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