Uganda Police Deny Reports of Rising Tensions Ahead of Election

Ugandan police have sharply denied local media reports that rising tension in the ongoing presidential campaigns could undermine the country’s peace in the run-up to the February 18 general election. Police officials say they are working with the military and other security agencies to ensure a peaceful environment to enable voters to participate in the electoral process. This, after the electoral commission issued a directive banning the use of effigies ahead of the election....

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