America Imposes Sanctions On Four Police Officers, Immediate Family Members Over Alleged Human Rights Violations

The United States Department of State has imposed sanctions on four top Uganda Police Force officials for their involvement in gross human rights violations, including torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment Ugstandard has obtained exclusive photos of the sanctioned police bosses, revealing the faces behind the human rights abuses in Uganda.

The sanctioned individuals are Bob Kagarura, the former Wamala Regional Police Commander.

 Alex Mwine, the former District Police Commander for Mitanya District;

Elly Womanya, the former Senior Commissioner and Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigations Division; and Hamdani Twesigye, the former Deputy Inspector of Police assigned to the Special Investigations Unit.

 Bob Kagarura, ex-Wamala Regional Police Commander, sanctioned by US for alleged human rights abuses, including ordering torture and cruel treatment.

 “The United States stands firmly against human rights abuses and torture… Today’s sanctions demonstrate our commitment to promoting accountability and protecting human rights globally,” said Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson.

 Miller emphasized that the reports of Kagarura, Mwine, Twesigye, and Womanya’s involvement in gross human rights violations are “serious and credible.”

These reports are based on documented evidence from Ugandan civil court documents, civil society organizations, and independent journalists. Elly Womanya, ex-Senior Commissioner and Deputy Director of CID, sanctioned by US for involvement in gross human rights abuses and torture Elly Womanya, ex-Senior Commissioner and Deputy Director of CID, sanctioned by US for involvement in gross human rights abuses and torture Honorable Zaake Francis narrated a harrowing experience where arresting officer Latif Zaake punched his face and Alex Mwine kicked him all over the head.

Bob Kagarura allegedly ordered his eyes to be sprayed to ensure he couldn’t see. As a result of these sanctions, Kagarura, Mwine, Womanya, Twesigye, and their immediate family members are now ineligible for entry into the United States.

NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has welcomed the sanctions praising US for fighting human rights violations.

"We are very delighted to receive news of fresh sanctions imposed by the United States of America on four senior police officers, who have been involved in torture, cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment". Posted Bobi Wine on his official X handle.

“The Department of State is taking action today to promote accountability for human rights violations committed in Uganda,” Miller added. “By publicly designating these individuals, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the human rights of all Ugandans.” The sanctions are authorized under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024.