Ugandan opposition activists defiant in face of ban

A group aligned to Uganda's opposition leader held a low-key rally on Thursday after the government declared it illegal, a move which has drawn condemnation from human rights groups.

Opposition frontman Kizza Besigye and the Action4Change (A4C) campaign group have spearheaded a wave of demonstrations against the rising cost of living, prompting the authorities to crack down on their rallies. (AP)