Ugandans 'killed' in king clashes

Kampala, 11 Sept-(ANA)-At least two people have been shot dead in a second day of rioting in the Ugandan capital Kampala, witnesses say, after seven people died on Thursday.

The renewed violence, initially sparked by a planned visit by a local king, comes despite a security clampdown.

Four radio stations have been shut and huge numbers of security officers have been drafted in to deal with the riots.

Supporters of the king accuse the government of trying to stop his visit - claims officials deny.

Witnesses said gunfire continued in the capital on Friday, a day after security forces fought with protesters in the streets.

Several news agencies reported the shooting of a youth and a man on Friday.

Witnesses told Reuters the pair had been shot by security forces riding armoured personnel carriers.

Information Minister Kabakumba Masiko said the radio stations had been taken off air because they had incited listeners to cause chaos and destruction. (ANA)

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