KAMPALA( Reuters)-Ugandan security forces re-arrested a veteran opposition politician on Tuesday and broke up a protest in the capital that he was leading against soaring consumer prices.... Soon after, soldiers began patrolling the city centre.... Like many around the world, Ugandans have seen a sharp jump in the cost of living, especially for fuel, cooking oil, wheat and soap....

KAMPALA( Reuters)-A Uganda veteran opposition figure and long time opponent of aging leader Yoweri Museveni was remanded to prison on Wednesday after he was charged with offences for leading protests against soaring consumer prices.... On Tuesday, he was charged with" incitement to violence" for his alleged role in galvanising protests against high prices, which authorities say were held without permission.... Chaos erupted in court when his supporters shouted" shame on you" at the magistrate,

Ugandan police routinely detain opposition figures inside their homes, insisting they can impose preventive arrest to maintain public order.... That drew scorn from many.“ Produce more, if you can.... The U.S. and others have recently raised alarm over torture allegedly perpetrated by security agents who also are accused of disappearing opposition supporters....