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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 15 Feb 2016

    Clashes in Kampala between police and supporters of presidential candidate Kizza Besigye http://bbc.in/214X03U pic.twitter.com/xYFCrhBaGF

    10:16 AM - 15 Feb 2016
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      1. Prosper Ahimbisibwe, MD‏ @DrProsper_ 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        One death reported from Besigye supporters and Uganda Police clash. @ntvuganda @BBCAfrica #UgandaDecides

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      1. Ssekanabi Denis‏ @Denissaka256 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica pliz get facts peace resumed hours ago @citizentvkenya @Tuongee207 @cnni @ntvugandapic.twitter.com/kuZ8eFuzPE

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      1. Bukotopeople‏ @bukotopeople 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica dont state points cuz u have to state reasons why?????????

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      1. Bukotopeople‏ @bukotopeople 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica can u clearly state the reasons for the clashes between police and the FDC candidate

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      1. Bhuvanesh Raj‏ @iam_rajg 16 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica @pwallace820 - #pwallace_slhs4

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      1. Arap Rauji‏ @KapRauji 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica #UgandaDecides @kizzabesigye1 Uganda is part of the civilized world,let those in power remember the country belongs to Ugandans.

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      1. Samuel Wanyagira‏ @samuel4charity 15 Feb 2016
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        @bbcafrica I pray for peace to prevail as we move closer to presidential elections. #2daytogo..

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      1. kayemba hillary‏ @kinghillary3 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica Besigye was not arrested, he was taken back to his home to refreshen for his rally"

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      1. kayemba hillary‏ @kinghillary3 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica people love him well a few hate him but please report facts! the country is peacefulpic.twitter.com/fELXaUPYrA

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      1. #NkwagalaPremiere‏ @JustusOwinyi 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica u guys are just looking for attention with that headline. cheers

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      1. Timeline‏ @kalungish 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica and U then decide to block the replies. shame on you

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      1. eastern youth group‏ @youthoftheeast 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica and then u block comments on your wall

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      1. eastern youth group‏ @youthoftheeast 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica so @kizzabesigye1 afta having a flop during his kamwokya rally, now he embarks on plan B to seek sympathypic.twitter.com/RDWuuOsNSc

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      1. Timeline‏ @kalungish 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica u just proved that some of your news are not reliable. or u just need to go back and learn English. am sorry to say that.

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      1. Efizzi Inc.‏ @Iyke_francis 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica Africans Will never learn. Is the violence worth it?

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      1. antone haukwa‏ @antone_haukwa 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica we are tired of this rubbish between Museveni and Kizza.We have able Ugandans who can lead Uganda.

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      1. Smiley!‏ @MariaAyebare 15 Feb 2016
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        @BBCAfrica this is just proof enough that besigye's external IPS is functioning and feeding u guys wit info that he wants u to get.

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      1. gud magic town‏ @TownGud 15 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica so now Kizza @kizzabesigye1 external IPs are feeding you pseudo information about wats happening in Ugandpic.twitter.com/KUiY0TFLLW

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