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Uganda’s security and intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the activities of emerging rebel groups and terror cells suspected of planning armed rebellion, bomb attacks in public spaces, and acts of economic sabotage through the destruction of electricity infrastructure—particularly in Central Uganda.
Over the past several months, security forces have arrested and interrogated multiple suspects linked to these subversive activities. Some of them initially identified as political activists, particularly affiliated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party.
Many of the suspects have since been arraigned in courts of law and remanded pending the hearing of their cases. Among the most affected areas by the ongoing sabotage of electricity infrastructure are the districts of Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Luweero, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Nakasongola, Mityana, Mubende, Mpigi, and the greater Masaka region.
The Inter-Agency Security Committee—chaired by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and comprising the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Services, and various intelligence agencies—has intensified efforts to dismantle these groups. The committee has been working to infiltrate and neutralize subversive cells that are reportedly recruiting vulnerable youth, particularly in the ghettos and urban poor communities of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
In its most recent session, the committee resolved to take firm action against the ringleaders, organisers, and funders of these rebel activities, which are believed to be aimed at disrupting the upcoming general elections scheduled for early next year.
Concerns over foreign involvement
Security sources have also raised concerns over alleged foreign interference in Uganda’s internal affairs. Intelligence reports suggest that certain accredited European diplomatic missions in Kampala may be indirectly supporting these anti-government groups.
Of particular concern is the conduct of the German Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mathias Schauer, whose activities, according to the intelligence services, are deemed to be in breach of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Authorities allege that the Ambassador has engaged in clandestine activities in various parts of the country, which they describe as "clearly undiplomatic."
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reportedly following up the matter through formal diplomatic channels to seek clarification and appropriate redress.
Call for vigilance and patriotism
The UPDF and the Inter-Agency Security Committee have strongly condemned any form of foreign interference and reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Uganda’s sovereignty.
"Youth are especially urged not to fall prey to political actors who exploit their frustrations and vulnerability to advance treacherous agendas," a statement from the committee read. "Instead, they should take advantage of government wealth creation initiatives and youth empowerment programs designed for their long-term welfare." The government has vowed to continue identifying and prosecuting local collaborators and agents of foreign influence who threaten Uganda’s peace and security.
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