France, Feb. 24 -- Possible US sanctions against Uganda following alleged irregularities in January's elections and abuse by the security forces would be unfortunate, but are not worrying Ugandan authorities, the foreign minister has told RFI.

"It would be regrettable if they do sanctions, but first and foremost I think our elections were both free and fair, and peaceful," said Sam Kutesa.

Washington said on Tuesday that Uganda's polls were marred by election irregularities and abuses by the government's security services against opposition candidates and members of civil society.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price told journalists that they wanted to see "independent, credible, impartial and thorough investigations" into elect...