Ugandan Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has assured Ugandans that
Thursday’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be peaceful. He
urged all registered Ugandans to turn out in droves. The prime
minister’s appeal comes as fears mount that Thursday’s vote could turn
violent. But Rugunda said there is no cause to alarm. “I personally
encourage and the government encourages all the registered voters to
turn out in big numbers to ensure that they vote for party and
candidates of their choice and for parties of their own choice,” he
said. The reassurances...
