Headline: NUP Member Comrade Kalyowa Ivan Kayiwa Abducted, Calls for Immediate Release
By Clinton Mirrors Ampaire | Date: wed 26 July 2023
[Uganda] – The wave of abductions continues in Uganda, and this time, it has claimed one of the National Unity Platform (NUP) members, Comrade Kalyowa Ivan Kayiwa. On the night of 15th July, Kayiwa was forcefully taken from his workplace by unidentified military officers who were traveling in a UPDF truck. Since then, there has been no sign or communication from him, leaving his family, friends, and fellow party members deeply concerned.
The abduction of political opponents and activists has become a troubling trend in Uganda, raising serious concerns about the safety and rights of citizens. Comrade Kayiwa’s disappearance adds to the growing list of NUP members and activists who have faced similar fates.
“We continue to condemn this gross violation of citizens’ rights and the abuse of power by security agencies,” stated Clinton Mirrors Ampaire, a prominent NUP member. “It is deeply disheartening to witness these blatant acts of persecution against individuals simply expressing their political beliefs.”
The NUP, led by H.E Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has been vocal in its opposition to the government and its call for greater democratic reforms in Uganda. As a result, many of its members and supporters have faced intimidation, harassment, and abductions, raising serious concerns about the shrinking space for political dissent in the country.
“It is crucial that the authorities uphold the principles of due process and rule of law,” added Ampaire. “If Comrade Kayiwa has committed any offense, he should be presented before a court of law, and his rights should be protected.”
The international community has also expressed its concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Uganda. Several organizations and foreign governments have called for the immediate release of abducted individuals and the protection of citizens’ rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.
As the uncertainty surrounding Comrade Kayiwa’s whereabouts persists, the NUP and its supporters are determined to continue their struggle for a more inclusive and democratic Uganda. They demand accountability for the increasing number of abductions and an end to the persecution of political opponents.
“We will not be silenced,” declared Ampaire. “We will keep fighting for a Uganda where everyone’s rights and voices are respected, regardless of their political affiliations.”
The abduction of Comrade Kalyowa Ivan Kayiwa is a stark reminder of the challenges facing activists and opposition members in Uganda. The call for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights remains resolute, both within the country and across the global community.
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