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Museveni warns against political violence while receiving presidential result declaration at Rwakitura

Policy & Legislation Single source Kiruhura 18 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Speaking at his Rwakitura home after the Electoral Commission formally declared his victory, President Museveni said seven people were shot dead in Butambala while trying to attack a polling station, ChimpReports reported. He said some opposition members were 'wrong and terrorists' and warned groups he accused of working with foreign interests to stop violence.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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