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Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 11:41 GMT

In pictures: Kampala riots

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Riot police have battled opposition supporters for two days, after the arrest of their leader Kizza Besigye.

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Dr Besigye (in blue cap) who returned from four years in exile last month, is facing treason and rape charges.

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The opposition says President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to prevent his strongest challenger from running in elections expected next year.

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Anti-riot police and soldiers fired tear gas and bullets against protesters in the central streets of Kampala.

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"Museveni is a dictator. It is time for Museveni to go," opposition supporters shouted at the police.

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The roads are strewn with debris and burnt out cars after Monday's violence.

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Heavily armed officers were drafted in to guard Dr Besigye for his court appearance on Tuesday.

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A suspected looter was shot dead in this street. There are growing concerns over the political climate in Uganda. Human Rights Watch has urged a fair trial for Dr Besigye.

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