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Calm returns to Kampala

The King of Buganda, Ronald Muwendi Mutebi II, has cancelled a planned rally today (Saturday) following two days of deadly riots between his supporters and security forces near Kampala. The Ugandan government had warned against the planned visit, terming it a security risk. Police officers are patrolling the streets of Kampala with calm slowly returning to the city.

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