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We need to consider non-forceful responses to electoral violence

Elections undoubtedly present tremendous challenges for our security agencies. Their actions or omissions are under great scrutiny from observers both local and international. They have often been accused by politicians of being used to influence the election in favour of the incumbent.

From our history, it is evident that the role of the police and other security agencies in elections has not been entirely innocent.

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