Uganda: Donors Urge Govt to Tackle Violence Ahead of Polls

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Uganda: Donors Urge Govt to Tackle Violence Ahead of Polls

[Monitor] Donors yesterday outlined challenges facing the country ahead of the 2021 General Election, warning that women and children remain the most vulnerable in this season.

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