Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine

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Parliament's resolution condemns Uganda's 2026 elections and the crackdown on opposition, civil society, journalists and protesters, including threats to Bobi Wine and the killing of Mesach Okello.¶ It urges Ugandan authorities to end violence, release detainees, drop charges, disclose missing persons, ensure justice, end civil society suspensions, and reform electoral and judicial institutions.¶¶ It calls on the EU and member states to engage critically, review cooperation, impose targeted sanctions, support civil society, and back independent investigations into crimes against humanity.¶¶¶

Key points

Condemns the conduct of the elections and the brutal crackdown on political opposition, civil society, journalists and protesters.¶
Condemns harassment and threats to Bobi Wine and denounces the killing of Mesach Okello.¶
Urges Ugandan authorities to end violence, threats, harassment and arbitrary detention of opposition figures, activists and critics, including Bobi Wine and his wife.¶
Calls for immediate and unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained, including Dr Besigye, and to stop military trials against civilians.¶
Demands dropping politically motivated charges, including against Sarah Bireete, and urgent disclosure of whereabouts of missing persons.¶
Urges alignment of judicial practices with constitutional safeguards and international fair trial standards.¶
Urges end to arbitrary suspensions of civil society groups and no further internet restrictions.¶
Calls for comprehensive electoral and institutional reforms, including independence of electoral commission and judiciary.¶
Calls on EU, member states and regional bodies to critically engage with Ugandan authorities and monitor trials.¶
Calls for review of EU cooperation and assistance to Uganda, targeted sanctions, and support for civil society, human rights and LGBTIQ+ defenders, and journalists.¶
Calls for independent investigations into crimes against humanity by Ugandan and other African leaders.¶

Who is affected

Ugandan authorities: must end violence, release detainees, drop charges, and reform institutions.¶¶
Opposition figures, activists, journalists, and civil society: face threats, arrests, and restrictions; resolution demands their protection.¶¶¶
EU and member states: called to engage critically, review cooperation, impose sanctions, and support civil society.¶¶

Figures and deadlines

over 400 arbitrary arrests before election day¶

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