Comme ils sont bien chanceux en Haïti, les Jovenel Moise (usurpateur de titre), les Jouthe (devenu PM sans déchay), les Claude Joseph (anti-PHTK devenu zélé collabo), les Lamothe (et ses superbes stades), les Martelly (5è en 2010 devenu 1er en 2011), les Léon Charles (un échoué reconduit), les ambassadeurs Barbekyou (partout dans les Ambassades sans approbation du sénat)… malgré qu’eux suffoquent la démocratie !
The Government of Uganda’s actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda, including during the country’s January 14 general elections and the campaign period that preceded it.
« L’ingérence dans le processus démocratique a des conséquences« , a averti samedi le Secrétaire d’Etat américain, Anthony Blinken s’adressant directement à des leaders politiques en Ouganda. Le 16 janvier 2021, la commission électorale ougandaise a annoncé que Museveni avait été réélu pour un sixième mandat avec 58,6 % des voix, malgré des allégations de fraude électorale, de répression violente de l’opposition et de violations des droits de l’homme.
« À partir d’aujourd’hui », a poursuivi M. Blinken, « nous imposons des restrictions en matière de visas aux personnes impliquées dans l’affaiblissement de la démocratie en Ouganda« .
En effet, le Département d’Etat américain a dans un communiqué publié vendredi, dénoncé les abus des droits humains dans ce pays et a rendu directement les dirigeants responsables de cet état de fait, car, selon Washington, « les actions du gouvernement ougandais au cours du récent processus électoral ont porté atteinte à la démocratie et au respect des droits de l’homme« .
Les restrictions en matière de visas ont touché les personnes considérées comme responsables ou complices de l’atteinte au processus démocratique en Ouganda, notamment pendant les élections générales du 14 janvier et la campagne électorale qui les a précédées.
Imposing Visa Restrictions on Ugandans for Undermining the Democratic Process
Press Statement
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
April 16, 2021
The Government of Uganda’s actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda, including during the country’s January 14 general elections and the campaign period that preceded it.
The Government of Uganda’s actions represent a continued downward trajectory for the country’s democracy and respect for human rights as recognized and protected by Uganda’s constitution. Opposition candidates were routinely harassed, arrested, and held illegally without charge. Ugandan security forces were responsible for the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent bystanders and opposition supporters, as well as violence against journalists that occurred before, during, and after the elections. Civil society organizations and activists working to support electoral institutions and transparent electoral processes have been targeted with harassment, intimidation, arrest, deportation, and spurious legal charges and denial of bank account access. The government limited accreditation for international and local election observers and civil society, but those who were able to observe the process noted widespread irregularities before, during, and after the election, which have undermined its credibility. This electoral process was neither free nor fair. Nevertheless, we continue to urge all parties to renounce violence and respect freedoms of expression, assembly, and movement.
The Government of Uganda must significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed election conduct, violence, and intimidation. The U.S. Government will continue to evaluate additional actions against individuals complicit in undermining democracy and human rights in Uganda, as well as their immediate family members. The United States also emphasizes that we strongly support the Ugandan people, and we remain committed to working together to advance democracy and mutual prosperity for both our countries.
