KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the recent actions by Uganda’s security agencies against opposition figures and other suspects, insisting that the operatio…
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KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the recent actions by Uganda’s security agencies against opposition figures and other suspects, insisting that the operatio…
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KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the recent actions of Uganda’s security agencies, saying the country will not retreat in the fight against criminals and groups seeking to destabilize peace.
In a nationally televised address on Saturday evening, Museveni responded to growing public concern over reported disappearances, illegal detentions and the prolonged prosecution of opposition figure Kizza Besigye, insisting that security operations are aimed at protecting Uganda rather than violating citizens’ rights.
The President said he decided to address the nation following concerns raised by religious leaders and international actors over the country’s security situation.
Museveni revealed that he recently held two meetings with leaders from the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, who expressed concern that the peace the country has enjoyed for decades was being undermined by reports of disappearances and unlawful detentions.
According to the President, the religious leaders warned that many Ugandans, who often praise the country’s peace by saying “Wakili, twebakka kutulo” (at least we sleep peacefully), were beginning to lose confidence because of the allegations.
His remarks also come amid increased international scrutiny over Uganda’s human rights record, including recent concerns raised by the United Nations regarding the detention of political and civic actors.
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