Uganda: Catholic Bishops Warn of Poll Chaos

Kampala — The Catholic Church has raised "deep concern" over staggering preparations for next year's elections and suggested review of "appointment of the Electoral Commission" as part of wide reforms to forestall likely anarchy.

The Episcopal Conference, which brings together all the 32 current and retired Catholic bishops, in a June 11, 2010, pastoral letter but circulated to media houses yesterday, expressed dissatisfaction with government's and the Electoral Commission's handling of pre-vote activities.

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