Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s security forces used strong-arm tactics as vote counting got under way in the country’s election yesterday- arresting the main opposition candidate, beating protesters and firing tear gas and stun grenades at them in the capital.
The United States, which gives financial support to Uganda and helps train its military, was among those condemning the brutal actions. The violence erupted as voting from Thursday’s election continued in two main districts after ballots and other election materials failed to arrive on election day. Early returns put Museveni ahead of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, but votes are still to be cast and counted in Besigye strongholds.
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