Current location:Global Grasp news portal > business
Uganda urges Britain to stop meddling in domestic affairs after sanctions
Global Grasp news portal2024-05-19 03:47:31【business】5People have gathered around
IntroductionKAMPALA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has asked Britain to stop meddling in the local politics of the Ea
KAMPALA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has asked Britain to stop meddling in the local politics of the East African country after London announced sanctions on three of Uganda's senior officials over allegations of corruption. The Ugandan parliament on late Tuesday urged Britain to respect the country's sovereignty. It is important that foreign partners, including Britain, respect the sovereignty of Uganda and avoid the temptation to meddle into our local politics, including arm-twisting decision makers to align with their value system, especially homosexuality, the parliament said in a statement. The British government on Tuesday announced that it had sanctioned Uganda's Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and two lawmakers, Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, over corruption allegations. Kitutu and Nandutu, former ministers, have been charged with corruption in Uganda's Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly stealing iron sheets intended for the impoverished northeastern region of Karamoja. The parliament accused the British government of distorting facts to suit its political agenda. "The iron sheets have been used as a ruse to conceal the real, unstated but clearly obvious reason for the sanctions -- which is the Rt. Hon. Speaker's stance on the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act," the statement said. Last year, the Ugandan parliament passed a law prescribing life and death sentences for certain acts of homosexuality, a move strongly criticized by some Western countries, including Britain.
(Editor:Liao Yifan)
Address of this article:http://newzealand.brianlynch.org/news-63e199763.html
Very good!(9)
Related articles
- Haiti is seeking a new prime minister. Dozens of candidates jostle for the key job
- China launches new Earth observation satellite
- Restructuring high on SOE agenda
- Demand from China drives U.S.' soybean trade
- Kansas governor vetoes a third plan for cutting taxes. One GOP leader calls it 'spiteful'
- China launches new Earth observation satellite
- NASA's next Mars mission to probe deep interior of red planet
- Boeing committed to forging closer partnership with China for common development
- AG600 large amphibious aircraft advances toward certification
- Climate change risks for fish across world: UW researchers
Popular articles
Recommended
Dodgers demote struggling OF James Outman to the minors as part multiple roster moves
China steps up development of intelligent vehicles
Nvidia CEO visits Beijing
Demand from China drives U.S.' soybean trade
California's scenic Highway 1 to Big Sur opens to around
Leading Chinese computer scientist inducted into 2017 Internet Hall of Fame
Economy on stable footing, experts say
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to Cross
Links
- Volunteer Barber Provides Free Haircuts to Seniors
- Amazing International Fashions Integrated with Traditional Chinese Cultural Elements
- CCTV gala's branch venues prove hit with tourists
- Centenarian Doctor Committed to Defeating Leprosy
- Chengdu hosts 23rd China Cultural Tourism Global Forum
- Supporting 'Talents and Experts' in Rural Areas
- Couple Establishes Workshop to Develop Early Childhood Education in Community
- Highlights of esports matches at 19th Asian Games
- China opens taekwondo gold account at Hangzhou Asiad
- Headmistress Committed to Primary School Education for Decades