Uganda riots over Besigye arrest

Riots have broken out in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, over the treatment of opposition leader Kizza Besigye.

People have been blocking roads and burning tyres, and police have been firing rubber bullets and tear gas.

Mr Besigye sought medical treatment after being tear-gassed in his car and bundled roughly into a truck when he was arrested on Thursday.

It was his fourth detention this month for his participation in a “walk-to-work” campaign over high prices.