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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 15 Feb 2016

    Uganda opposition leader Kizza Besigye freed after he was briefly detained by police http://bbc.in/1TkXyl0 pic.twitter.com/LNaaCbid9U

    3:48 AM - 15 Feb 2016
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      1. Daniel Kamiri‏ @dankinungi 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica I respect this man, so much. He's a true african fighter - no guns, but fighting for rights.

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      1. Ahmed Noor‏ @ahmedkanjo88 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Ugandans must not allow to b intimidated through arrests, go for your constitutional right by all means

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      1. Lord Executioner‏ @the_mukama 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica only in Uganda, can a murder fugitive arrest a presidential candidate. #WesigeBesigye #ChangeIsComing

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      1. Billy P. Rwothungeyo‏ @Billy7Rwoth 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica And also indicate that he is back on his campaign trail.

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      1. charles omolo‏ @charlesomolo15 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica will be celebrated by Africans who believe in true democracy since he's fighting for citizen rights without a gun #KizzaBesigye.

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      1. Fresh king‏ @Bergerking113 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica His arrest was unlawfull and they too know it.

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      1. Bibianlwanga@travel uganda.#wildlife‏ @BibianNb 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica but defiance is the order of the day his back to town just 30minutes left to reach Makerere unversity for arally.

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      1. Edward Kairu 🇰🇪 🇰🇪‏ @KairuWangombe 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica how do you just arrest somebody without charging him in Court for the alleged offence?

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      1. apita alex moses‏ @ApitaMoses 16 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica We pray for this country to have life sparing president Almighty

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      1. apita alex moses‏ @ApitaMoses 16 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Speak to us don't throw this acidic gas to us please

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      1. apita alex moses‏ @ApitaMoses 16 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica That's is Africa for you it's power and power no humanity greeds for money not life

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      1. Adama Kallon‏ @AdamaIrma 16 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln

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      1. #ToxicUg‏ @mukyunguzi3 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica he knew they will detain him if he passed through town and how people would react, its a pity he provocatively dared the police

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      1. #ToxicUg‏ @karenhapps2 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Besigye knew his supporters would cause chaos,he knew how the police would struggle to maintain law and order"he just went ahead

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      1. Cleopatra Misha‏ @MishaCleopatra 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica that man had a plan to disorganize the city and look for a sympathy after he lost the debate.

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      1. TUGENDE MU KIKADDE‏ @ShemsKartel 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica besigye was just trying to prove the @ugandaupf to see what they can do, @cnnbrk @aljezeerafanspic.twitter.com/nIgF8DDF9O

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      1. ዘርይሁን‏ @Zerihun_et 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica In Ethiopia the police will react brutally if any one dare to film them when they r dealing with protesters physically/forcibly.

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      1. ዘርይሁን‏ @Zerihun_et 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica At least individuals can film this without the risk of imprisonment /attack fromthe police-a situation one rarely find i Ethiopia

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      1. Tiras Waiyaki Thuku‏ @TTWaiyaki 15 Feb 2016
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        @bbcafrica Such an arrest only makes him more popular! When will we ever learn? All the best Uganda. Peace!

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      1. PAPARAZZI‏ @paparazi75 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Besigye a true liberator, Ugandans should stand behind him and drive the fallen regime out.

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