Sittings · Document
On Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine
<OptDel>on behalf of the PPE Group</OptDel> · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Oliver Schenk, David McAllister, Isabel WiselerLima, Tomas Tobé, Andrey Kovatchev, Miriam Lexmann, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Reinhold Lopatka, Wouter Beke, Inese Vaidere, Vangelis Meimarakis, Jessica Polfjärd
Parliament condemns the fraudulent conduct of the 15 January 2026 elections in Uganda and the crackdown on opposition, civil society, and media.¶ It calls for the release of arbitrarily detained individuals, an end to violence and harassment, and guarantees for the safety of opposition leader Bobi Wine.¶¶ It urges clarification on missing persons, an independent investigation into extrajudicial killings, targeted EU sanctions, and an ICC inquiry into crimes against humanity.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the fraudulent conduct of the 15 January 2026 elections and the brutal crackdown on political opposition, civil society, and independent media.¶
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Besigye and all individuals arbitrarily detained in connection with the elections.¶
- Demands an immediate end to violence and harassment against Barbara Kyagulanyi and all opposition figures.¶
- Demands an immediate end to the military pursuit and harassment of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and urges Ugandan authorities to guarantee his safety and right to peaceful political activity.¶
- Urges authorities to clarify the fate and whereabouts of all reported missing persons and ensure detainees' access to legal counsel and families.¶
- Calls for an independent and impartial investigation into extrajudicial killings and public threats and admissions made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.¶
- Calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to re-evaluate EU-Uganda cooperation and implement targeted sanctions against individuals, including military leaders responsible for serious human rights violations and democratic subversion.¶
- Calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate systematic and continuous crimes against humanity committed by ruling political and military leaders in Uganda and other countries in Africa.¶
Who is affected
- Ugandan authorities and military leaders, including General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, face calls for sanctions and investigation.¶¶
- Opposition leader Bobi Wine and his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi are targeted for protection and an end to harassment.¶¶
- Detained individuals and missing persons in Uganda are to be released or accounted for.¶¶
- EU institutions (VP/HR and Commission) are called on to re-evaluate cooperation and impose sanctions.¶
- The International Criminal Court is called on to investigate crimes against humanity in Uganda and other African countries.¶
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