Mpuuga demands return to rule of law as Uganda marks 64 years of independence
Democratic Front president Mathias Mpuuga has criticized the Ugandan government for ongoing human rights violations as the country approaches its 64th independence anniversary. He specifically called for parliamentary action against illegal detentions, torture, and enforced disappearances.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political instability and human rights concerns in Uganda, reflecting broader tensions regarding governance and the rule of law in the region.
Democratic Front (DF) president Mathias Mpuuga has called for a return to the rule of law and constitutionalism, accusing the government of failing to adequately protect human rights as Uganda prepares to mark 64 years of independence.
Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters in Lungujja on Wednesday, Mr Mpuuga said Uganda continued to face cases of detention without trial, torture and enforced disappearances, which he said undermined the principles on which the country gained independence.
“Detention of citizens without trial has become normal. I have even seen senior government officials rationalising detention without trial, clearly indicating that at 64 we have not even mastered the basic knowledge of resolving our political disagreements,” Mr Mpuuga said.
He said Uganda had failed to learn from past political conflicts and continued to repeat what he described as mistakes in which those in power determine the fate of their opponents.
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