Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Deadly Clashes in Uganda Following Protests

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is following recent developments in Uganda and is concerned over reports of violence and fatalities, following protests in Kampala.  He conveys his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.

The Secretary-General condemns all acts of violence and calls on the Ugandan authorities to ensure that all perpetrators of human rights violations are held accountable.  He also calls for the immediate release of any individual who may have been arbitrarily arrested.

The Secretary-General calls on the security forces to act in accordance with the rule of law and human rights principles and refrain from using violence.  He also urges all political leaders and their supporters to participate in the electoral process peacefully, in accordance with the relevant regulations, and to refrain from any incitement of violence or hate speech.