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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Security personnel have been forced to block some of the pilgrims from accessing the Uganda Martyrs celebrations at the Catholic Shrine due to surging numbers.<\/p>\n

The pilgrims were turned away as early as 6am, this morning.<\/p>\n

“Go back, inside is already crowded,” a police officer was heard telling some of the pilgrims who were pleading to make their way inside the Catholic Shrine’s premises.<\/p>\n

Current situation: Thousands of pilgrims throng the Catholic shrine in Namugongo to commemorate #MartyrsDay2023. #MonitorUpdates<\/p>\n

? @DavyLubz pic.twitter.com\/ycOmx2Cvmt<\/p>\n

Some of the pilgrims later told this publication that they were very disappointed after walking for several kilometres so as to be able to attend the 10am mass.<\/p>\n

Following the feedback, some of the pilgrims broke down into tears while others simply decided to walk away to probably follow the proceedings from the sidelines.<\/p>\n

The organising committee in previous media briefings said they expected about three million people for year’s celebrations.r<\/p>\n

The number of pilgrims attending this year’s celebrations is evidently bigger than that of last year following the Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The SOPs have not been implemented this year.<\/p>\n

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 5 said COVID-19 was no longer a global health emergency and that it could be treated like other infectious diseases.<\/p>\n

Security has been heightened within and outside Namugongo Catholic Shrine so as to ensure a smooth flow of the programme.<\/p>\n

Jinja diocese comprising members from all 36 parishes of the diocese is animating the Uganda Martyrs\u2019 Day celebrations this year after mastering songs from all over the country.<\/p>\n

Mr Paul Mugaju is leading the choir team.<\/p>\n

The celebrations are being done under the theme, “Lord increase our faith.”<\/p>\n

Ushers pictured changing some of the chair covers for some politicians who shunned the seats because of their colours at Namugongo martyrs shrine. #MartyrsDay2023 #MonitorUpdates<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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