Western Uganda Polls Erupt in Chaos: Attacks on Journalists, Arrests, and Alleged Ballot Stuffing Mar 2026 Race

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WESTERN UGANDA — With the 2026 general elections approaching, multiple districts in Western Uganda descended into turmoil on Thursday as incidents of violence, press suppression, and alleged electoral malpractice were reported across Isingiro, Lyantonde, and Rwampara. In Isingiro District, the hotly contested race for the Bukanga North parliamentary seat turned violent. …

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Uganda Election Updates : Arrests, and Widespread Irregularities Reported

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Serious concerns have been raised over the conduct of Uganda’s election day amid reports of an internet shutdown, widespread electoral irregularities, arrests of opposition leaders, and disruptions at polling stations across the country. Multiple opposition sources say internet access was switched off nationwide early on election day, limiting communication, observation, …

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