Ugandan security agents have allegedly beaten up a journalist covering protests in Kamwokya, a suburb of the capital, Kampala, the privately-owned NBS Television reports.

The TV station posted a statement and picture showing journalist Joshua Mujunga lying on a hospital bed.

It said he was "beaten by security operatives while covering a riot that started in Kamwokya".

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Supporters of musician-turned-MP Bobi Wine have been protesting against his detention on 30 August at the country's main airport as he was heading to the US for medical treatment.

The head of the Ugandan government's information service said reports of mistreatment will be investigated.