WASHINGTON — The US State Department issued a travel warning Monday
for anyone living in or planning to travel to Uganda, ahead of general
elections there next month.
"Instances of localized unrest related
to the elections are possible, and US citizens should be aware that
even peaceful gatherings and demonstrations can turn violent," said a
statement from the State Department.
US citizens should especially
vigilant "in public places frequented by foreigners such as hotels,
resorts, upscale shopping centers...," said the alert, noting bombing
attacks in the country in July and December last year.
Uganda's
electoral campaign has been relatively peaceful so far, though last week
supporters of opposition leader Kizza Besigye clashed with ruling party
loyalists in the northern district of Alebtong.
Badru Kiggundu,
chair of Uganda's Electoral Commission, meanwhile accused various
political parties of creating "militia groups with the pretext of
guarding their votes."
Uganda will hold legislative and presidential elections on February 18.
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