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The visa restrictions imposed by the USA on government officials in Uganda who supported the anti-homosexuality law have raised eyebrows among Ugandans. While the intention behind these restrictions may be noble, many Ugandans view them as nothing more than a symbolic gesture that does little to address the deeper oppression at hand. The USA’s long-standing support for despot Yoweri Museveni, despite his questionable human rights record, has left many Ugandans feeling frustrated and disillusioned because of the shameless solidarity that the US enjoys with terrorist Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
For 37 years, the USA government has turned a blind eye to the actions of despot Museveni. His reign of power has been marred by human rights abuses, corruption, and a disregard for democratic principles. Despite this, the USA has continued to support him, citing strategic alliances and geopolitical interests. This support, often in the form of significant financial and military aid, has allowed the despot to maintain a tight grip on power, while the average Ugandan suffers.
Visa Restrictions are Ineffectual, We Need Magnitsky and Economic Sanctions
While visa restrictions may inconvenience some government officials, they ultimately do little to address the root causes of the problem. Those who are targeted can easily find alternative travel destinations such as China, India, or Russia, rendering the restrictions virtually meaningless. To truly hold the Ugandan government accountable for its actions, more substantial measures are needed. To imagine that the USAID supports the health system in Uganda and the same support is stolen by the officials who later get medical visas to travel to get better health care management in the USA is utterly disturbing.
One such measure is the implementation of Magnitsky-style sanctions. These targeted sanctions, which freeze the assets and restrict the travel of human rights abusers, have proven effective in other contexts. By imposing financial consequences on those responsible for the violation of human rights, we can send a clear message that such actions will not be tolerated.
The despot and his cronies have several assets in the USA, and their families are living away from the madness these people create for the rest of Ugandans.
Additionally, economic sanctions, specifically targeting sectors that are vital to the government’s survival, could bring the regime to its knees. With 80% of the national budget relying on foreign funding, crippling the economy through targeted sanctions would force the government to listen to the voices of its oppressed citizens.
The USA’s continued support for terrorist Museveni, despite his oppressive regime, undermines the development and progress of Uganda. By prioritizing geo-political expediency over human rights and democracy, the USA is complicit in the suffering of the Ugandan people. Museveni’s actions, including the passing of the anti-homosexuality law, have stalled development and perpetuated a culture of fear and repression.
It is time for the international community to recognize Museveni for what he truly is – a terrorist. His crimes against humanity and his candidacy for the International Criminal Court should not be ignored. By isolating him and his government, refusing to recognize their legitimacy, and imposing meaningful sanctions, we can send a powerful message that human rights abuses will not be tolerated.
To truly bring about change and hold the Ugandan criminal cartel masquerading as a government, we must look beyond these ineffectual measures. Magnitsky and economic sanctions have the potential to cripple the regime and force them to listen to the voices of the oppressed. It is time for the USA and the international community to recognize the damage caused by their support for terrorist Museveni and take decisive action to bring about real change in Uganda.
Join us in demanding an end to the USA’s support for President Museveni and the implementation of meaningful sanctions. Together, we can make a difference and bring about a brighter future for the people of Uganda.
KAKWENZA RUKIRABASHAIJA
Lawyer and Novelist
www.kakwenza.de
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LLB Cavendish Law School. MA Journalism UCT
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