Uganda's Presidential Candidates, January 2011

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Uganda returns to the polls in February, where President Yoweri Museveni is favoured to win a fourth term.
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During one of his public appearances, supporters of his National Resistance Movement wave and scream.
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While a local dancer declared his support.
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Also contesting the presidency is former Museveni ally - and previously unsuccessful challenger - Colonel Kiiza Besigye...
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Who represents the inter-party cooperation (IPC), a coalition of four opposition parties.
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At one of his recent appearances, Besigye was escorted by chanting fans to ...
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Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala to hear him speak.
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IPC supporters flash the V-sign.
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Other leaders contesting the presidency include Olara Otunnu representing the Uganda People's Congress...
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Abedi Bwanika from the People's Development Party and ...
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The Democratic Party's Norbert Mao, seen receiving a hoe...
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And appearing for his supporters.

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