Police in Jinja spent hours of the day battling supporters of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party former president Dr. Kizza Besigye who were protesting police’s decision to block their planned anniversary. To break up the crowds, heavily armed police and military officers cordoned off the venue – using tear gas, water cannon and live bullets resulting in running battles. The melee saw Dr. Besigye whisked away to the infamous Nalufenya where he is being detained.