Ugandan Clerics Urge Peace During Polls

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Clerics from Uganda’s major faiths have urged citizens to maintain peace and carefully consider their choices ahead of the 2026 general elections. Representing over 50 religious leaders, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) called for calm amid rising political tensions and reports of campaign-related violence and injustice. The clerics emphasized the significance of voters’ decisions and encouraged respect for democratic processes to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral period.