Over government’s raid on a traditional king’s palace in Uganda last November, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling for an independent investigation.

According to Ceoafrica, HRW said that at least 155 people were killed in the operation, including children.

It said further that it has spoken to families who are trying to find children and other relatives last seen in the palace before the raid.

Medical personnel also told the organisation evidence was hidden about the actual number of fatalities.

Many families are still trying to find relatives, HRW disclosed.

The police maintain that the death toll is lower and that they only killed fighters from the Rwenzururu palace, which they say, was trying to stage a rebellion.

The traditional King Charles Mumbere and more than 180 people are accused of launching a secessionist movement to create a new state, to be called Yiira.

They have been charged with treason and murder amongst other crimes.