Besigye: 'No chance of Uganda election being free or fair', as supporter is shot dead in Kampala

Besigye: 'No chance of Uganda election being free or fair', as supporter is shot dead in Kampala

Besigye Being Stopped By Police

The leading challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said he has no confidence that elections will be free or fair, and accused the police of increasing violence ahead of the vote. Kizza Besigye said the "overwhelming enthusiasm" for change after three decades of Museveni rule "has caused panic in the no-change camp. That is why, yesterday, elements of the Uganda police and other security agencies unleashed violence on our supporters and sabotaged our campaign in Kampala," he said. "The election has no chance of being free and fair." 

Besigyes Supporters burning Museven's Posters

An opposition supporter was fatally shot as police fought running battles with Besigye's supporters in Kampala, raising concern over the role of the security forces in tight presidential elections. Ugandan police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a crowd, and briefly arrested Besigye.

Besigyes' Supporters burning Museven's Posters