{UAH} WHY IS MUSEVENI A RUTHLESS DICTATOR?

By HRH Crown Prince al-Gwoktoum,  Garamba Caliphate 

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Many have called.and referred to Yuri Musevninsky as a dictator but what makes Musevninsky a dictator hasn't been well-stated and elaborated.

Dictators aren't just up to militant violence, torture, suppression, repression and aggression as will be explained below. 

Critics describe Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni as a ruthless dictator due to his alleged use of extreme measures to maintain power and suppress dissent. Below are key reasons cited for this characterization:

1. Violent Suppression of Opposition

Museveni's government is known for using excessive force against political opponents and protesters. Opposition leaders like Bobi Wine and Kizza Besigye have been repeatedly harassed, arrested, and tortured. Protests against his regime are often met with violent crackdowns by security forces, leading to injuries and deaths.

2. Human Rights Violations

Security forces under Museveni have been accused of committing widespread human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture. The 2020 protests following Bobi Wine's arrest resulted in the killing of over 50 people by security forces, highlighting the regime's brutality.

3. Rigged Elections and Political Manipulation

Elections in Uganda under Museveni are widely criticized for being neither free nor fair. His regime uses vote-rigging, intimidation, and state machinery to secure victories. Opposition parties face restrictions, and many voters are coerced or disenfranchised.

4. Silencing the Media and Free Speech

Museveni's government has severely restricted press freedom and freedom of expression. Journalists critical of the regime face threats, imprisonment, or physical attacks. Media outlets are heavily censored, and internet blackouts, such as during the 2021 elections, are common tools to suppress dissent.

5. Militarization of Governance

Museveni has militarized Uganda's governance by appointing military officers to key positions in civil institutions. The army and police are frequently deployed to enforce his rule, creating a climate of fear and intimidation.

6. Constitutional Manipulations

To extend his rule, Museveni has amended the constitution twice—once to remove presidential term limits in 2005 and later to abolish the presidential age limit in 2017. These moves have been widely condemned as undemocratic.

7. Economic Exploitation and Corruption

Yeap...! This is often missed or ignored. Museveni's regime is accused of using state resources to enrich himself, his family, and his loyalists. Meanwhile, ordinary Ugandans face poverty and inequality. Corruption and nepotism are rampant under his rule.

8. Targeting of Activists and Civil Society

Civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and activists face severe restrictions. Many are arbitrarily shut down, while others face threats, arrests, or forced exile.

Museveni's critics argue that his methods of ruling have plunged Uganda into a state of fear, with democratic principles eroded and power concentrated in his hands. While his government claims to have brought stability and development, the cost, according to many, has been the suppression of fundamental freedoms and rights.

(Funding for research on Yuri Musevninsky as a dictator was funded by HRH Crown Prince al-Gwoktoum Foundation, Garamba Caliphate).

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