VOA: Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Re-arrested; Museveni Leading Poll
KAMPALA - Uganda's main opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, was arrested for the second time in two days Friday, as election results showed him running a distant second in the presidential poll to incumbent Yoweri Museveni.
Witnesses say police took Besigye and other top members of his party, the Forum for Democratic Change, away from their party headquarters in Kampala. Police had fired tear gas into the building as party leaders tried to hold a news conference to talk about alleged election fraud by authorities.
Another presidential challenger, former prime minister Amama Mbabazi, left his house with a police escort Friday. Earlier, Mbabazi released a statement saying police were arresting people outside his residence, and posted video of officers patroling the streets.
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WNU Editor: It looks like the fix is in for the re-election of Ugandan President Museveni.
More News On Uganda's Presidential Election
Uganda polls: Museveni's main rival, Besigye, arrested -- BBC
Uganda police arrest opposition leader again amid election clashes -- The Guardian
Uganda Opposition Candidate Arrested as Museveni Leads Poll -- Bloomberg
Ugandan Police Arrest Opposition Leader -- AP
Ugandan police fire tear gas at protesters in southern Kampala: witness -- Reuters
Uganda 2016: Police Storm Opposition Headquarters -- Newsweek
Uganda's tense election: Five things to know -- CNN
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