Uganda Police Detains US Citizen for ‘Alleged Subversion’
Police in Uganda have arrested an American citizen “for his alleged involvement in anti-government subversive activities”.
Guy Smith was arrested at Fort Portal in the country’s western region, the police said in a post on social media.
It said Mr Smith was being detained as inquiries continue.
“Any new information will be communicated accordingly,” a statement said.
The US State Department official says the government was aware of the arrest.
“We have seen reports of a detained US citizen in Uganda. Whenever a US citizen is detained overseas, we stand ready to provide all appropriate consular services,” the US official was quoted saying.