EU criticises Uganda over use of force to stop protests
Ugandan musician turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi (centre), also known as Bobi Wine, on November 21, 2020 in Kampala comforts a woman who lost her husband during protests against his arrest. PHOTO | STRINGER | AFP
The European Union has called out Uganda’s security on the use of “disproportionate force” last week to quell protests that broke out when the police arrested presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine.
The EU also demanded a full and independent investigation launched into the events of November 18 and 19, to ensure justice for victims and to avoid impunity for the perpetrators who, it argued, should be held accountable for their actions.
