Uganda won't violate gays' human rights, but..
BRIG (RTD) MATAYO KYALIGONZA
The recent condemnation of the Uganda government by Amnesty International over alleged incitement against same-sex relationships is inappropriate and in bad taste.
The report appearing in The EastAfrican (September 18-24), might be construed to mean that the government of Uganda encourages violation of human rights, an insinuation that could be grossly misleading.
The government of Uganda upholds the law and accords capital adherence to its implementation as provided for in the laws of our country. It is, therefore, erroneous for Amnesty International to allege that the government does not adhere to international laws on homosexuality.
It is true that Uganda has ratified the laws forbidding violation of human rights, but it is not true that the government has violated those laws when it comes to same-sex relationships. The government protects all citizens against any form of incitement and is not responsible for the alleged publication of names of alleged lesbians in one of the publications in our country – Red Pepper.
The freedom of the press is top on the agenda of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, although it is the government's responsibility to ensure that the freedom is not abused. Red Pepper is responsible for whatever it publishes, and the government cannot monitor and filter what is sold in the streets as that would be gagging the media, which the government is careful not to engage in.
Reference: http://www.nationmedia.com/eastafrican/09102006/Opinion/Opinion091020067.htm
The recent condemnation of the Uganda government by Amnesty International over alleged incitement against same-sex relationships is inappropriate and in bad taste.
The report appearing in The EastAfrican (September 18-24), might be construed to mean that the government of Uganda encourages violation of human rights, an insinuation that could be grossly misleading.
The government of Uganda upholds the law and accords capital adherence to its implementation as provided for in the laws of our country. It is, therefore, erroneous for Amnesty International to allege that the government does not adhere to international laws on homosexuality.
It is true that Uganda has ratified the laws forbidding violation of human rights, but it is not true that the government has violated those laws when it comes to same-sex relationships. The government protects all citizens against any form of incitement and is not responsible for the alleged publication of names of alleged lesbians in one of the publications in our country – Red Pepper.
The freedom of the press is top on the agenda of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, although it is the government's responsibility to ensure that the freedom is not abused. Red Pepper is responsible for whatever it publishes, and the government cannot monitor and filter what is sold in the streets as that would be gagging the media, which the government is careful not to engage in.
Reference: http://www.nationmedia.com/eastafrican/09102006/Opinion/Opinion091020067.htm
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