Uganda Opposition Urged to Negotiate for Political Prisoners
The Story
In Kampala, Uganda, just days after the country's heated January 15 general elections, well-known NRM critic and academic Yusuf Serunkuma is pushing the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) to cut a deal with President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Serunkuma is urging the NUP to negotiate for the release of detained political prisoners. He shared this message in a pointed post on the social media platform X.
Perspective
In his X post, Yusuf Serunkuma stressed that smart negotiations could turn the situation for the detained political prisoners. The source article presents Serunkuma as a critic of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Why This Matters
The call highlights the ongoing issue of political prisoners in Uganda following a major national election. It points to a potential strategic approach for the opposition regarding detainees.
What's Next
The article does not specify any future events or actions.