Currently Kisoro district hosts refugees, most of them from war-troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at Nyakabande reception centre in Nyakabande sub county, before they are transferred to settlement centres in Nakivale, Rwamwanja and Kwangwali.
The protesters placed the mannequins holding various messages at Buganda Road demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners.
The prosecutor maintained that the confirmation proceeding will not affect return of former LRA fighters and reconciliation process in Northern Uganda. He argued that there is no clear basis that the court’s proceedings to date hindered return and reconciliation process in the region.
“The truth is that while I’m here I’m not supposed to make … but Soroti regional referral hospital is sick,” said Ecweru, noting that most of his constituents are referred to the hospital located in the heart of Soroti City.
The meeting brought together top security agencies from both countries following growing complaints from local businessmen about money extortion and robberies during cross-border trade.