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Ballot bloodshed: By-elections marred by violence and property destruction

How violence, property destruction marred by-elections. [Photos/Standard Team]

Yesterday’s by-election was supposed to be a normal exercise in democracy but despite the few number of electoral areas taking part what unfolded was anything but routine.

From the outset, the process descended into chaos characterised by campaign clashes, bloodshed, and destruction of property transforming a simple vote into one of the most violent by-elections in recent memory. Many were injured, businesses looted and communities left in shock.

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