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Uganda Heats UP
Today, Dr. Kizza Besigye, Norbert Mao, and Olara Otunnu called for a popular uprising against the NRM government at a midday press conference. Violence broke out this week in the mayoral elections, which had to be postponed, and in local council elections throughout the country. »
Uganda Will Hold Elections Friday
Ugandans will begin voting this Friday. »
Countdown To Elections
Political reporter David Tash Lumu reports to the diaspora from Kampala. »
Who Can Take On The Two Most Powerful Men in Uganda?
Ugandans Abroad spoke to Ingrid Turinawe, chairperson of Women for Peace, the national chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change's Women League, and a candidate for Rukunguri District's Woman MP seat. »
What’s Going On With Elections Back Home?: Timetable
Here's your roadmap for the 2011 elections, and reactions from the diaspora about the upcoming election season. »
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. »
Ugandan Women Demonstrate For Free Elections
Uganda women protested for fair elections at the Statehouse yesterday, after nationwide protests on Tuesday. 62 Ugandan women were arrested on Tuesday, and 60 were released on police bond Wednesday. Read our blog Namirembe for more details. »
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. »
“I won’t quit,” says Election Chairman Badru Kiggundu
The embattled chairman of Uganda's election commission was defiant on Tuesday as calls for his resignation grew. Political opposition leaders say they will block next year's elections unless a complete overhaul of the commission takes place. »
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. »
