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Study: Many Uganda Voters Fear Violence in Next Elections

Mugume Davis Rwakaringi

   A new study in Uganda shows that many people involved in election
   preparations and Ugandan politics expect violence around the 2021
   election.

   The study looked at early warning signs of violence ahead of the
   elections and strategies to mitigate unrest.

   A Ugandan civil action group, Democratic Engagement and Action,
   conducted the study from March to July this year in 13 districts of the
   country. Its report says the government must embark on electoral
   reforms to avoid violence in the coming general elections.

   Lead researcher Job Kiija said 450 people were asked about their
   concerns regarding the 2021 election. He saidabout 89 percent of those
   interviewed said they feared the elections could become violent for
   various reasons.

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