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Ugandans head to polls amid internet blackout and polling delays

Ugandans head to polls amid internet blackout and polling delays

Ugandans headed to the polls Thursday as the country’s presidential election opened under strained conditions, with voting beginning amid an ongoing nationwide internet blackout and widespread complaints about delays at polling stations. In several locations, voters formed long queues as polling centers opened late. Election materials arrived after the official 7 a.m. start time, frustrating…

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