Wednesday, January 13, 2021

U.S. Observer Mission Withdraws from Uganda Elections

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The U.S. Mission in Uganda has withdrawn its diplomatic observers of Uganda's January 14 elections

A statement from the U.S. Embassy in Uganda says more than 75 percent of the U.S. election observer team have been denied accreditation by the country's Electoral Commission.  

The U.S. Ambassador says it is not possible for the United States to meaningfully observe the conduct of Uganda's elections at polling sites across the country with only 15 accreditations approved.

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

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