By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG News
Published: February 20, 2026
The European Parliament has summoned H.E. Mirjam Blaak, Uganda’s Ambassador to the European Union, to address the issue of the general elections that took place on 15 January 2026.
On Monday next week, Blaak, along with officials from the opposition National Unity Platform, will address a delegation meeting in Brussels.
This comes after the rampant intimidation of opposition figures and a brutal crackdown on protests that followed the vote.
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In Strasbourg, EU Parliamentarians adopted a resolution on 12 February condemning the elections as “marred by abuses, widespread intimidation, fraud, violence, and a nationwide internet blackout” and expressing “deep concern” at the targeting of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, as well as other political figures.
The summons also comes days after a major address by Bobi Wine at a global human rights forum. The opposition leader was a featured speaker at the 2026 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.
In his address, delivered via video link as he is reportedly in hiding, he called for “targeted international sanctions against President Museveni and CDF” for what he characterized as systematic repression following the election.
During next week’s meeting, Parliamentarians are expected to press Blaak on the concerns laid out in the resolution, including the widespread intimidation of opposition supporters, arbitrary detentions, restrictions on civil society, and alleged human rights violations.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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