Elections
Opposition Chooses Besigye; Otunnu Leaves Inter-Party Cooperation
The Inter-Party Cooperation announced today that Dr. Kizza Besigye had been chosen to take on President Museveni next year. Meanwhile, UPC pulled out of the Inter-Party Cooperation over a dispute over the Electoral Commission, and Olara Otunnu will also challenge President Museveni. »
Museveni To Seek 4th Term
President Museveni announced that he would seek at an NRM party conference late last night. Museveni has held office since 1986. »
The Kiboko Squad: Back in Time for Elections?
Human rights activist say militia group, the Kiboko Squad, has returned for the elections, beating Besigye on June 9th. But whether the group is a local vigilante group or an extension of the Ugandan police is up for debate. »
Former Katikkiros Join Opposition; Kiboko Squad and Police Beat Besigye
Besigye was beaten by the Kiboko Squad and police at a demonstration at the Clock Tower Playground today, according to press reports. It was a day after two former Buganda premiers joined the opposition coalition IPC, citing corruption and poverty in Uganda as key factors that led to their decision. »
ICC Agrees to Look Into UPDF; Otunnu Submits Evidence to ICC Boss
At the ICC conference in Munyonyo, the International Criminal Court Chief agreed to look into abuses committed by the UPDF post-2002, and Otunnu submitted a dossier of allegations. Meanwhile, Museveni and UN Sec.-General Moon played soccer before the conference opened. »
The State of Uganda: Museveni Gives Speech to Parliament
Yesterday, President Museveni gave a State of the Union speech to the 8th parliament. He defended the Electoral Commission, criticized donors for interfering with elections, and gave facts on Uganda's progress in the past year. »
Uganda: Most Free Elections?
Tension built between the European Union and President Museveni today over next year's elections. »
Otunnu vs. State House on Northern Uganda; Otunnu Leaves Country
Last week, Otunnu accused President Museveni of supporting the war in northern Uganda. He has since ignored police summons and left Uganda to travel abroad. State House has asked northern radio stations to apologize for airing his words, and said Lango FM's apology was not convincing enough. Read more here. »
Otunnu Defies CID
Both Olara Otunnua and Kizza Besigye face charges from CID over recent comments. Otunnu, for instance, recently publicly accused the Ugandan government of supporting the Lord's Resistance Army. »
Besigye Wins FDC Presidency, But Faces Sedition Charges
Besigye scored the FDC presidency in a landslide election at Namboole, but faces serious charges from the police for sedition and incitement. »
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