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“The people of Uganda value their relationship with the global community and appreciate the concern shown by the United State on the deteriorating situation regarding human rights and civil liberties. It is our hope tha other nations of the world will follow suit and support the people of Uganda in our quest for freedom and democracy,” Kyagulanyi said in a statement.
He continued to say these sanctions just confirm that elections were indeed not fair. According to him, it was the cause of the human rights violation.
“The statement by the United States is an important recognition that the recent elections were not free and fair. It sends an unequivocal message that although Gen Museveni boasts of controlling all Ugandan institutions that would call him to account, the world is watching and is beginning to act,”
Hon. John Anthony issued these sanctions
Antony John Blinken, the US government secretary of state-issued these sanctions last week. He alleged that there was so much human rights violation in the 2021 polls.
However, the state minister for foreign affairs rubbished all this saying the US sanctions are dwelling on rumors. Hon. Henry Okello Oryem actually said they won’t lose sleep over it.
“… their decisions are based on newspaper reportings and pressure from individuals, pressure groups, and lobbyists which is very unfortunate.
We are not moved, shaken but remain focused on fulfilling the mandate given to us by the people of Uganda. We will continue executing our manifesto accordingly without losing sleep over that matter.”
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