The Patriotic League of Uganda will protest at the German Embassy on June 5. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba leads the political group that wants to challenge Ambassador Matthias Schauer. PLU Secretary General David Kabanda announced the demonstration plans on social media Sunday morning. The group claims the German diplomat acts against proper embassy behavior. They will share more details about the protest later.
Problems started after Muhoozi posted angry messages about Western diplomats on social media. He wrote that he has power to kick out any ambassador he dislikes from Uganda. The general also attacked European Union officials for visiting opposition leader Bobi Wine at his offices. Ambassador Schauer complained to senior Ugandan leaders about these threatening statements. Security services believe some Western diplomats interfere with Uganda's internal affairs.
PLU wants the German ambassador removed from the country and banned from returning. The group has organized similar protests against Parliament members and Kenya's government before. Uganda's security agencies say Western diplomats break international rules about respecting host countries. The German Embassy has not responded to these accusations or the planned demonstration.
Problems started after Muhoozi posted angry messages about Western diplomats on social media. He wrote that he has power to kick out any ambassador he dislikes from Uganda. The general also attacked European Union officials for visiting opposition leader Bobi Wine at his offices. Ambassador Schauer complained to senior Ugandan leaders about these threatening statements. Security services believe some Western diplomats interfere with Uganda's internal affairs.
PLU wants the German ambassador removed from the country and banned from returning. The group has organized similar protests against Parliament members and Kenya's government before. Uganda's security agencies say Western diplomats break international rules about respecting host countries. The German Embassy has not responded to these accusations or the planned demonstration.
