Uganda Election Day Victims | Votes Without Violence

Country:

Year:

2016

Level of government:

National

Of the reported incidents of violence, men were more likely to be targeted by harassment and violence than women; while women were more likely than men to be targeted by impersonation. In all categories, mixed-gender groups were the most frequently targeted.

Time period:

Type of violence:

Threats and Coercion

Gender of perpetrator:

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