ugnet_: UPC Slams US Aid To Uganda

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From New Vision, Jan, 23, 2003
 
UPC Slams US Aid To Uganda

intriguing VISIT: PPC boss Rwanyarare addressing the press yesterday


THE Uganda Peoples’ Congress (UPC) Presidential Policy Commission (PPC) has attacked the US government for its support to the Uganda Government, saying it perpetuated terrorism.
Milton Olupot reports that the PPC chairman, Dr. James Rwanyarare, yesterday said, “Imagine the US giving US$3m to Museveni to continue pursuing the LRA war. We all know that the northern war cannot end by the gun. The US knows the same.
“But because Museveni has jumped on the terrorism bandwagon, he hides his terrorist activities because he claims to be a friend of the Americans and a darling of the donor community,” he said.
In a weekly press briefing attended by top PPC officials, Rwanyarare criticised Museveni’s visit to Israel. He said Museveni carried over US$10m in cash, including the US$3m donated by the US to buy arms there.
He said it was intriguing for Museveni to be hosted by former premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a die-hard opponent of Palestine. He also rapped security forces for the recent arrests of people said to be opposed to the Movement.
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Published on: Thursday, 23rd January, 2003