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Bubulo East County Member of Parliament John Musila has called on Ugandans to rise up against South Africans in the Country and as well boycott any South African owned business operating in Uganda, he went ahead and picketed the Leading South African brands in Uganda, MTN Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda, following reports of renewed attacks on African migrants in South Africa that have claimed the lives of several Ugandans.
Speaking over the weekend, Musila expressed anger over what he described as persistent acts of Afrophobia and violence against foreign Africans living in South Africa, saying Ugandans should respond by withdrawing support from South African businesses operating in the country.
"They are killing our people. I want to call upon Ugandans to rise up against any South African, legal or illegal. I think South Africans are used to violence; we will give them the same in equal measure," Musila said.
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Speaking over the weekend, Musila expressed anger over what he described as persistent acts of Afrophobia and violence against foreign Africans living in South Africa, saying Ugandans should respond by withdrawing support from South African businesses operating in the country.
"They are killing our people. I want to call upon Ugandans to rise up against any South African, legal or illegal. I think South Africans are used to violence; we will give them the same in equal measure," Musila said.
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The legislator specifically urged Ugandans to boycott MTN Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda, arguing that economic pressure should be used to send a message over the continued attacks on African migrants.
Musila revealed that one of the victims of the recent violence was his relative, Nasiima Ronald, 26, who was reportedly killed during the attacks in South Africa.
He said the tragedy had personally affected his family and renewed his determination to speak out against what he described as systematic violence targeting African migrants.
The Bubulo East MP has consistently condemned attacks on Africans living in South Africa through previous interviews and public statements.
He has repeatedly argued that South Africans should remember the solidarity they received from other African countries during the struggle against apartheid.
In one of his previous remarks, Musila said:
«"South Africans should not think they are the best in violence. We can do it as well."»
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He has also emphasized that Uganda and many other African nations stood with South Africa during the anti-apartheid liberation struggle and therefore deserve respect rather than hostility.
Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that three Ugandans lost their lives during the recent anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo identified one of the victims as Wilbert Nuwamanya, who died after being attacked in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
A second Ugandan reportedly died in Cape Town while attempting to flee from violent gangs.
Musila says his relative, Nasiima Ronald, is among those who have also been killed, bringing renewed attention to the dangers faced by Ugandans living in South Africa.
Uganda Evacuates Citizens:
As violence intensified, the Government of Uganda launched a voluntary evacuation programme to return stranded Ugandans from South Africa.
Over the weekend, the third group of returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, bringing the total number of Ugandans repatriated to 560.
The evacuation was fully funded and coordinated by the Government of Uganda in response to the anti-migrant violence.
The returnees have sofar arrived in three batches.
Government officials have said the repatriation exercise remains voluntary and is intended to assist Ugandans who no longer feel safe remaining in South Africa.
The Ugandan government has continued to pursue diplomatic engagement while facilitating the safe return of citizens affected by the unrest.
Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that three Ugandans lost their lives during the recent anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo identified one of the victims as Wilbert Nuwamanya, who died after being attacked in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
A second Ugandan reportedly died in Cape Town while attempting to flee from violent gangs.
Musila says his relative, Nasiima Ronald, is among those who have also been killed, bringing renewed attention to the dangers faced by Ugandans living in South Africa.
Uganda Evacuates Citizens:
As violence intensified, the Government of Uganda launched a voluntary evacuation programme to return stranded Ugandans from South Africa.
Over the weekend, the third group of returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, bringing the total number of Ugandans repatriated to 560.
The evacuation was fully funded and coordinated by the Government of Uganda in response to the anti-migrant violence.
The returnees have sofar arrived in three batches.
Government officials have said the repatriation exercise remains voluntary and is intended to assist Ugandans who no longer feel safe remaining in South Africa.
The Ugandan government has continued to pursue diplomatic engagement while facilitating the safe return of citizens affected by the unrest.