In solidarity with Ugandans against Museveni’s killer regime (Editorial)

The regime of Yoweri Museveni in Uganda has long been a symbol of authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and systemic corruption.

For nearly four decades, Museveni has presided over a government that has steadily eroded democratic institutions, suppressed dissent, and concentrated power within his family and inner circle.

Opposition leader Kizza Besigye is being tortured at a military base and arraigned in a military tribunal against the Supreme Court order that civilians be tried in regular courts.

The recent actions of his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who now heads Uganda’s military, have laid bare the regime’s brutality and its blatant disregard for the rule of law.

Muhoozi Museveni: Like father, like son

The power-drunk second-in-command has even vowed to kill anyone found identifying with the insignia of the opposition National Unity Party (NUP).

Muhoozi, often dismissed by some as a reckless figure due to his inflammatory and erratic social media posts, is no mere loudmouth.

He is the head of Uganda’s military, a position he was illegitimately gifted by his father, and he wields significant power.

His recent threats are not empty words; they are backed by the machinery of state violence.

The abductions, torture, and raids carried out this week are a chilling reminder of the regime’s capacity for brutality and its willingness to crush any form of opposition.

Ugandans have endured decades of Museveni’s oppressive rule. Elections have been repeatedly rigged, with the 2021 polls being a glaring example of voter suppression and state-sponsored violence.

Opposition leaders like Bobi Wine have faced relentless persecution, including arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Journalists and media outlets critical of the regime have been harassed, shut down, or forced into exile.

Meanwhile, corruption and economic mismanagement have left ordinary Ugandans struggling with poverty and unemployment, while Museveni’s inner circle enriches itself at the public’s expense.

The recent actions of Muhoozi and the regime signal a dangerous escalation.

The abductions and torture of activists, journalists, and opposition supporters are not isolated incidents but part of a systematic campaign to instill fear and silence dissent.

The regime, sensing its declining legitimacy and growing public discontent, has resorted to increasingly desperate and violent measures to maintain control.

Ugandans are mobilizing to resist this tyranny, but they cannot do it alone. The international community must not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the Ugandan people.

The world has a moral obligation to hold Museveni’s regime accountable for its crimes and to support the Ugandan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy.

The rogue regime, now in its twilight, has shown its true colors: it is willing to unleash terror on its own citizens to cling to power.

The world must act before more lives are lost. Uganda’s plight is not just a local issue; it is a test of the global commitment to human rights and democracy.

#FreeUganda is not just a hashtag; it is a call to action. The world must stand with Uganda. Silence is complicity.

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