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BBC OS: 2020/11/20 16:06 GMT: Uganda: Bobi Wine released from custody

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Uganda: Bobi Wine released from custody

2020/11/20 16:06 GMT

2020/11/20 16:06 GMT: Uganda: Bobi Wine released from custody

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At least 37 people died during protests after the presidential candidate was arrested

Ugandan presidential candidate and opposition politician Bobi Wine has been released on bail after being charged with spreading coronavirus. He was arrested at an election rally accused of violating coronavirus prevention guidelines. At least 37 people died in subsequent protests. We speak to young Ugandans who have been taking part in the protests.

Also, we hear a conversation from Japan about the coronavirus and the Olympics. With Covid cases on the rise again, how do people feel about the prospect of the postponed Olympic Games happening there next July?

And every day we invite a health expert on to help us understand the latest news about coronavirus and to answer audience questions. Today, we will be joined by Dr Megan Murray, a professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University

(Photo: Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine is seen inside the courtroom in Iganga, eastern Uganda, November 20, 2020. Credit: Reuters/Abubaker Lubowa)

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