Voting day was also marked by reports of faulty biometric machines, reinforcing discontent among some voters. In power since 1986, Yoweri Museveni is running for a new term against seven opponents, including Bobi Wine, the main face of the opposition and supporter of political change. The authorities also cut off Internet access ahead of the vote, citing security reasons. This decision sparked strong criticism, both from NGOs and the economic world. On the ground, soldiers and police were widely deployed, while the authorities called for calm.
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