HRW Urged Uganda to Restore Internet

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Human Rights Watch urged Uganda to lift election-related internet restrictions, saying the shutdown violates basic rights and undermines vote transparency. Authorities denied imposing a nationwide blackout, citing misinformation risks. The vote also faced technical disruptions after biometric voter verification kits failed at multiple polling stations, forcing officials to use manual registers. Delays and equipment problems affected voting in Kampala and other regions, drawing criticism from rights groups and opposition parties.