Post election violence leaves 28 dead, scores homeless in western Uganda

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for the deployment of more troops in the western part of the country where tribal and post-election violence has left over 28 people dead and scores homeless.

The troops will restore calm in the Mountain Rwenzori region and arrest the perpetrators of the violence in Bundibugyo and Kasese districts, Museveni said in a State House statement late on Monday.

"Whoever is responsible, will suffer the consequences," Museveni said, adding that the perpetrators will live to regret their criminal acts.

Museveni urged those who have been displaced to return to their homes noting that the troops will guarantee their security.

Local authorities say apart from the deaths, over 10,000 people have been displaced and 366 houses have been burnt since the country's general elections mid last month.

The attacks were sparked off after supporters of a local official alleged that their candidate had been cheated in the local council elections. Since then there have been revenge attacks. Enditem