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EU criticises Uganda poll, says electoral body lacks independence

KAMPALA: Uganda's presidential election was conducted in an intimidating atmosphere and the East African nation's electoral commission is not independent, European Union observers said on Saturday, criticising a poll the opposition has disputed.

"The EC (electoral commission) lacks independence, transparency and the trust of stakeholders," Eduard Kukan, chief observer for the EU mission, told reporters in Kampala.

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