Ugandan Politicians Sanctioned by UK
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on three Ugandan lawmakers, accusing them of corruption.
The three individuals are Parliament Speaker Anita Among and two former ministers for the northeastern Karamoja region, Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu. Kitutu and Nandutu are accused of stealing thousands of iron sheets from a government-funded housing project aimed at helping vulnerable communities in the isolated Karamoja region, and redirecting them to politicians and their families.
These sanctions, announced by UK Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell, include travel bans and asset freezes for the implicated individuals.
Uganda's parliament has dismissed the sanctions, alleging they were motivated by dissatisfaction with Uganda's stance on homosexuality rather than the corruption scandal. They urged foreign entities, including the UK, to respect Uganda's sovereignty and refrain from interfering in domestic affairs, especially regarding sensitive issues like homosexuality.
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