Uganda, April 28 -- Administrative services at Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal Council were paralysed on Tuesday after civil servants staged a sit-down strike, protesting alleged political interference and harassment by local leaders.

The protest, which left hundreds of residents stranded, was triggered by claims that technical staff were assaulted during a recent enforcement operation.

At the centre of the dispute is Ntungamo Ward councillor Edwin Karugaba, whom staff accuse of attacking three municipal workers. They allege he drove his vehicle toward them, leaving one seriously injured.

"We are demanding justice for three staff members who were attacked by Honourable Karugaba. He drove his car toward the staff, leaving one with severe inju...