What you need to know:
- The FDC leadership, deeply concerned by these events, has issued a one-week ultimatum for a response before pursuing legal action against the Kenyan government through the East African Court of Justice and the United Nations.
- Musumba warned that if a satisfactory response is not received, the FDC will pursue legal avenues, including presenting a protest note to the East African Court of Justice, the United Nations, and the Kenyan parliament.
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction has urgently sought clarification from the Kenyan government regarding the recent abduction and deportation of 36 of its members. These individuals were arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, by Ugandan external security operatives and are now facing terrorism charges.
The FDC leadership, deeply concerned by these events, has issued a one-week ultimatum for a response before pursuing legal action against the Kenyan government through the East African Court of Justice and the United Nations.
Proscovia Salaamu Musumba, the national vice chairperson of FDC Katonga, has expressed her concerns, stating, “The circumstances surrounding the abduction and deportation of the 36 FDC members raise numerous questions.” She questioned the legality of the actions taken by both Ugandan and Kenyan authorities, highlighting that the FDC members were legally present in Kenya.
The FDC has petitioned the Kenyan High Commission in Uganda, demanding explanations and the immediate release of their members by Ugandan authorities. Musumba warned that if a satisfactory response is not received, the FDC will pursue legal avenues, including presenting a protest note to the East African Court of Justice, the United Nations, and the Kenyan parliament.
Additionally, the FDC is concerned about the safety of Ugandans traveling to Kenya. Musumba questioned whether Kenya is harboring terrorist training camps in Kisumu and if Kenya has been declared a hostile neighbor by Uganda.
Acting FDC President Erias Lukwago revealed that regional governors in Kisumu and other areas have denied any knowledge of the abductions. According to the FDC, 33 members are held at Kitalya Prison, and three are at Luzira Maximum Prison.
The FDC believes this incident sets a dangerous precedent reminiscent of historical abductions in the region and demands immediate action from the Kenyan government to resolve the situation.
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