
Govt “Regrets” Attacks on Journalists During Kawempe By-Election
The Ugandan government expresses regret over attacks on journalists during the Kawempe by-election, as security forces brutalize media personnel. Calls for accountability grow.
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The Ugandan government expresses regret over attacks on journalists during the Kawempe by-election, as security forces brutalize media personnel. Calls for accountability grow.
Elias Nalukoola won the Kawempe North by-election with 17,764 votes, but a dismal 14.1% voter turnout and state intimidation cast a shadow over the victory.
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