Uganda explosion: Several people injured after blast
3 years, 2 months ago

Uganda explosion: Several people injured after blast

CNN  

CNN — At least one person has died and several others were injured after an explosion in Uganda’s capital Kampala, the country’s President Yoweri Museveni said in a tweet Sunday. “The Information I have is that 3 people came and left a package in Kaveera which later on exploded, killing 1 person and injuring 5 others”, the President tweeted. “It seems to be a terrorist act,” he added, saying “we shall get the perpetrators.” The Uganda Police chief political commissar Asan Kasingye said later on Saturday that two people were killed, Reuters reported. The police are investigating the incident, President Museveni said, adding that the “public should not fear, we shall defeat this criminality.” Police and explosive experts were seen at the site of the blast on Sunday, which had been cordoned off by officers.

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British newlywed on honeymoon killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda
1 year, 2 months ago

British newlywed on honeymoon killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

The Independent  

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Uganda school attack survivor ‘smeared blood of dead colleagues’ on himself to play dead
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Ugandan border town prepares to bury victims of rebel massacre that left 42 dead, mostly students
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Independent  

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Media: Ugandan minister shot and killed by bodyguard
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Media: Ugandan minister shot and killed by bodyguard

The Independent  

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Uganda: Boy, 10, among nine people killed in New Year’s Eve fireworks crowd crush
2 years ago

Uganda: Boy, 10, among nine people killed in New Year’s Eve fireworks crowd crush

The Independent  

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Can Uganda uproot ISIL from the country?
3 years, 1 month ago

Can Uganda uproot ISIL from the country?

Al Jazeera  

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Several suspects killed in Uganda after bombings: Police
3 years, 1 month ago

Several suspects killed in Uganda after bombings: Police

Al Jazeera  

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Uganda police kill five suspects following twin attacks
3 years, 1 month ago

Uganda police kill five suspects following twin attacks

Al Jazeera  

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Isis admits twin Uganda suicide bombings that killed three people and wounded police officers
3 years, 1 month ago

Isis admits twin Uganda suicide bombings that killed three people and wounded police officers

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At least three killed in two explosions in Ugandan capital Kampala
3 years, 1 month ago

At least three killed in two explosions in Ugandan capital Kampala

The Independent  

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Uganda: Blasts Occur Near India's Para-Badminton Team Hotel, Contingent Safe
3 years, 1 month ago

Uganda: Blasts Occur Near India's Para-Badminton Team Hotel, Contingent Safe

ABP News  

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3 years, 1 month ago

Uganda’s capital Kampala hit by deadly suicide bombings

Al Jazeera  

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Uganda explosions: At least three killed in suicide blasts
3 years, 1 month ago

Uganda explosions: At least three killed in suicide blasts

CNN  

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At least three killed as explosions rock Uganda’s capital
3 years, 1 month ago

At least three killed as explosions rock Uganda’s capital

Al Jazeera  

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Fruit-shaped bomb kills 2 children in Uganda
3 years, 2 months ago

Fruit-shaped bomb kills 2 children in Uganda

Al Jazeera  

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Uganda police investigate bus explosion that killed 1 person
3 years, 2 months ago

Uganda police investigate bus explosion that killed 1 person

Associated Press  

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Uganda’s president says deadly blast likely a terrorist act
3 years, 2 months ago

Uganda’s president says deadly blast likely a terrorist act

Associated Press  

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Blast in Ugandan capital Kampala kills one, injures three
3 years, 2 months ago

Blast in Ugandan capital Kampala kills one, injures three

Al Jazeera  

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4 years, 1 month ago

Ugandan protest death toll rises to 45

CNN  

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