Stop neglecting north - EU
By Fortunate Ahimbisibwe
THE head of the European Union (EU) delegation in Uganda, Sigurd Illing, has asked the Government to make an effort to stop the marginalisation of the people in the war-torn north.
“Many Ugandans in the northern region and other conflict areas have been denied almost all their rights. It is the duty of the Government to tackle the problems of human rights and political freedoms,” he said.
Illing was speaking at the launch of the National Civic Education Programme at Hotel Africana on Tuesday .
“There is need for reconciliation and this can be achieved through raising awareness on human rights and political systems so that people make decisions from an informed point of view,” he said.
Illing said all Ugandans should be given an opportunity to participate in political activities.
“Now that there is a probable referendum and political transition very soon, the people need to be educated on their contribution,” he said.
State minister for general duties in the Office of the Prime Minister Prof. Mondo Kagonyera launched the programme.
He called for a non-partisan method of educating the masses.
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Published on: Saturday, 15th
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