Kampala (HRNW)- Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered an international debate after making a controversial demand for $1 billion from Turkey, along with remarks that have drawn widespread attention on social media.
According to media reports, the president’s son stated on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Uganda has played a significant role in regional security but has not been adequately compensated for its contributions.
He claimed that Turkey is benefiting financially from various development projects, including ports and airports in Mogadishu, Somalia, while Uganda has been responsible for providing security to these operations for several years.
General Kainerugaba demanded that Uganda be paid $1 billion as a “security dividend,” warning that failure to meet this demand could lead to the severing of diplomatic relations with Turkey. He further stated that the Turkish Embassy in Kampala could be closed within 30 days.
In another statement, he advised Ugandan citizens to avoid traveling to Turkey due to security concerns.
According to experts, these remarks go against diplomatic norms and could negatively impact relations between the two countries. Uganda has been participating in African Union-led operations against the extremist group Al-Shabaab in Somalia for nearly two decades.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is known for making bold and controversial statements on social media, but his latest remarks have sparked renewed diplomatic controversy.
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