Thread by @all_sudanese

“The Ugandan people turned out to vote in multiparty national elections on January 14 despite an environment of intimidation & fear.

We are deeply troubled by the many credible reports of security force violence during the pre-election period & election irregularities...

https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/1350588406171136002

...during the polls. We strongly urge independent, credible, impartial, & thorough investigations into these reports & that those responsible be held accountable. We condemn the continuing attacks on political candidates & urge the government to respect their human rights...

...& fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of expression. We are gravely concerned by harassment of & continued threats to civil society.

Finally, we note the continued nationwide shutdown of the Internet & call for its immediate restoration along with that...

...of social media services.

We urge all parties to reject violence & to use constitutional & legal means to address complaints. We call upon the Government of Uganda to respect freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly, & to hold accountable members of the...

...security forces responsible for violence & abuses. We reiterate our intention to pursue action against those responsible for the undermining of democracy & human rights in #Uganda.”

#UgandaDecide2021

#Stolen_Ugandan_Elections

#WeAreRemovingADictactor

#PeoplePower_OurPower

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