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President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators.
Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebbe State House, said UPDF has a role to play in protecting Uganda’s democracy by ensuring that any acts of political harassment and intimidation are stopped.
According to UPDF’s Public Information Office headed by Col Chris Magezi, Museveni said UPDF should not only focus on providing peace in other countries such as DR Congo, South Sudan and Somalia but also keep a keen eye on anything that threatens the country’s democracy.
President Museveni called on the UPDF to protect Uganda’s democracy by preventing intimidation and harassment by some political actors who threaten those whose political views differ,” UPDF said in a statement.
Museveni chaired the UPDF High Command and the Defence Council to assess the country’s security situation and regional stability.
UPDF is currently embedded in Uganda’s political scene, and its ugly acts have been common in every election cycle. Although many opposition politicians and human rights defenders have condemned UPDF’s involvement in political activities, Museveni said they need to ensure that no one is threatened, harassed or intimidated because of his or her divergent views.
