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KAMPALA, Uganda – It’s been 25 years since Alfred Olango fled militia violence in Uganda to seek refuge in the United States. But the 38-year-old’s death at the hands of police in Southern California this week has incited outrage in his home country and prompted the U.S. Embassy to issue a warning about anti-American sentiment that could lead to violence. Check also: Ugandan ...

Olango was a refugee from Uganda. Agnes Hassan, originally from Sudan, said she spent time in a refugee camp with Olango. Check also: 7 People Shot In Random Michigan Shootings She said they both suffered to get the United States and described Olango as well-educated but mentally ill. Olango’s sister called police Tuesday afternoon and said he was acting erratically. Two ...