European Parliament Resolves to Investigate Ugandan Military Chiefs, Politicians
The European Parliament has launched an independent investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Ugandan political and military leaders following the general elections on January 15, 2026.
This follows a resolution adopted on February 12 by European Parliament members, who overwhelmingly supported the motion calling for an investigation into President Yoweri Museveni’s administration.
“The European Parliament calls for independent and impartial investigations into crimes against humanity committed by political and military leaders,” read part of the resolution.
The resolution also criticized the Ugandan government’s election practices, claiming widespread intimidation, violence, fraud, and a statewide internet shutdown.
UGANDA |🇺🇬🇪🇺The European Parliament has called Uganda’s election what it was: a military operation to crush the only credible opposition. Security forces were used not to protect voters, but to intimidate, kill, detain, torture, and silence political opponents.
— Human Rights Defenders (@NUPUSAInc) February 12, 2026
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Members of parliament specifically decried what they described as a crackdown on opposition leaders and civil society groups following the elections.
“Parliament strongly condemns the conduct of the Ugandan elections on 15 January 2026, which were marred by abuses, widespread intimidation, fraud, violence and a nationwide internet blackout,” the lawmakers affirmed.
They expressed concern about the incarceration and harassment of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, nicknamed Bobi Wine, and senior opposition politician Kizza Besigye.
The Parliament demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the two leaders and all others it described as unfairly incarcerated, while also denouncing the murders of NUP supporters.
“MEPs are deeply concerned about the suspension of civil society groups as well as the significant threats and intimidation directed at the opposition, including NUP leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi,” they added.
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The resolution encouraged the Ugandan government to avoid subjecting civilians to military trials, emphasizing the need for constitutional guarantees and competent judicial standards.
To address the political violence in Uganda, MPs requested the location of all missing people who were allegedly held during and after the elections.
In addition, lawmakers called on Uganda to undertake comprehensive electoral and institutional reforms to restore public confidence in the country’s democratic processes.
They also directed Museveni’s administration to refrain from imposing further internet restrictions, noting that the blackout undermined transparency and freedom of expression.
European Parliament Resolves to Investigate Ugandan Military Chiefs, Politicians
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