They Said It

Jun 24, 2003

How can you sign an agreement that says if an American soldier rapes a Ugandan woman, he should not be tried? Museveni’s action was illegal.

How can you sign an agreement that says if an American soldier rapes a Ugandan woman, he should not be tried? Museveni’s action was illegal. He had no right to deratify a convention ratified by Parliament
— UPC chief Dr James Rwanyarare attacking Museveni for signing an agreement committing Uganda not to surrender any American citizen to the International Criminal Court for trial

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Personally, I got married at the age of 37. I had confidence in the use of a condom for protecting my life
— Adam Wood, British High Commissioner, speaking at the launch of a youth centre in Kawoko, Luweero

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I am thinking, however, of proposing to the Government to revoke this amnesty law so that the ring-leaders responsible for these crimes only get what they have long deserved — death
— President Museveni commenting on the recent attacks by the LRA on Katakwi

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The Sudanese government has a responsibility to stop its local commanders in the south from supplying the rebels, otherwise this may mark a turning point in our relationship. We may never trust them again
— Defence Minister Amama Mbabazi speaking on Capital Gang, a radio talk show on Capital Radio

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