Military threatens protesters with “a surprise”
The Ugandan military is warning members of the opposition against participating in “security-threatening” protests against the government in the run-up to next year’s elections, writes the Ugandan newspaper The Observer.
“Anyone who dreams of disrupting the elections by inciting insecurity will be in for a surprise,” says Major General Stephen Mugerwa, who promises that the military will assist the police in case of disturbances.
The opposition in Uganda has for years accused the government of repression and abuse. The ruling NRM party, which has ruled the country since 1986, in turn believes that they are threatened by so-called Ggaali, or “biker gangs,” linked to the opposition.
“It is becoming difficult for us to dress in our party’s yellow colors. Our opponents are treating us like enemies,” says NRM organizer Faridah Zawedde.
The Ugandan military is warning members of the opposition against participating in “security-threatening” protests against the government in the run-up to next year’s elections, writes the Ugandan newspaper The Observer.
“Anyone who dreams of disrupting the elections by inciting insecurity will be in for a surprise,” says Major General Stephen Mugerwa, who promises that the military will assist the police in case of disturbances.
The opposition in Uganda has for years accused the government of repression and abuse. The ruling NRM party, which has ruled the country since 1986, in turn believes that they are threatened by so-called Ggaali, or “biker gangs,” linked to the opposition.
“It is becoming difficult for us to dress in our party’s yellow colors. Our opponents are treating us like enemies,” says NRM organizer Faridah Zawedde.
Artist challenges in Uganda: Never keeps his mouth shut
Opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine plans to run in Uganda's presidential election next year, he tells The Guardian.
Wine is seen as the strongest challenger to authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, but has been subjected to repeated threats, violence and assassination attempts in the past year.
- I think I raise a lot of hope because I never keep my mouth shut, and that is a big challenge for the regime.
Opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine plans to run in Uganda's presidential election next year, he tells The Guardian.
Wine is seen as the strongest challenger to authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, but has been subjected to repeated threats, violence and assassination attempts in the past year.
- I think I raise a lot of hope because I never keep my mouth shut, and that is a big challenge for the regime.
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