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Deadly Uganda clash blamed on Rwenzururu king's militia Uganda police arrest Rwenzururu king over deadly clashes
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At least 14 people have been killed in Uganda, in a battle between police and militia allegedly linked to one of the country's traditional kings. Police in western Uganda have arrested the king of Rwenzururu over clashes between officers and militia which have left at least 55 people dead.
Militiamen are reported to have attacked a police post in the western town of Kasese, the home of the King of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesley Mumbere. Charles Wesley Mumbere is accused of inciting violence after militiamen reportedly attacked a police post in his hometown of Kasese.
Eight militia and two police officers were among the dead. Security forces stormed his palace amid claims he was harbouring fighters. The king has denied any involvement.
At least 14 police officers and 41 militants have died in the clashes.
A Ugandan government spokesman accused the militia of seeking to break away from Uganda.A Ugandan government spokesman accused the militia of seeking to break away from Uganda.
"These militiamen have set up camps in the Rwenzori mountains from where they train and come to attack government installations," Shaban Bantariza said."These militiamen have set up camps in the Rwenzori mountains from where they train and come to attack government installations," Shaban Bantariza said.
The King has denied any connections with them. His Bakonzo community on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo has long been at loggerheads with the dominant Toro kingdom in the region. Police spokesman Andrew Felix Kaweesi said the attackers were fighting to create a new republic on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Several other people were also arrested when the security forces stormed the king's palace on Sunday, he told the BBC.
Charles Wesley Mumbere has denied any connections with the militia. His Bakonzo community on the border with the DR Congo has long been at loggerheads with the dominant Toro kingdom in the region.
Years of clashes ended in 1982 with an agreement for more local autonomy and President Yoweri Museveni officially recognised the kingdom in 2009, but tensions have continued to simmer.Years of clashes ended in 1982 with an agreement for more local autonomy and President Yoweri Museveni officially recognised the kingdom in 2009, but tensions have continued to simmer.
Between February and March this year, more than 50 people were killed in clashes between security forces and rebels, according to police figures.Between February and March this year, more than 50 people were killed in clashes between security forces and rebels, according to police figures.