Two Ugandan students and police have been arrested after two painted pigs were smuggled past tight parliament security in a protest against political corruption and youth unemployment.
The pigs, painted yellow - the colour of the ruling National Resistance Movement - were smuggled by two university students for their protest in Kampala on Tuesday. The pigs also had slogans pinned to their ears condemning corruption.
After their arrest, the youths said they were protesting against the a lack of jobs for young people and the extravagance of politicians.
A number of police guarding the buildings were also arrested for failing to spot the animals.
The government has been previously criticised by the opposition for corruption. In 2012, Western donors suspended aid to Uganda following reports of embezzlement in the Prime Minister's office.
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The pigs, painted yellow - the colour of the ruling National Resistance Movement - were smuggled by two university students for their protest in Kampala on Tuesday. The pigs also had slogans pinned to their ears condemning corruption.
After their arrest, the youths said they were protesting against the a lack of jobs for young people and the extravagance of politicians.
A number of police guarding the buildings were also arrested for failing to spot the animals.
The government has been previously criticised by the opposition for corruption. In 2012, Western donors suspended aid to Uganda following reports of embezzlement in the Prime Minister's office.
Opposition politicians have defended the youths. Full story...
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