New York, March 29, 2012—Ugandan police officers attacked three journalists as they covered the release on bail of jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye on Wednesday, according to news reports. The journalists are seeking medical treatment for their injuries. Police attacked the journalists as Besigye was leaving the court where he had faced charges of organizing an opposition demonstration last
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