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1/5 Why the UK sided with the dictator
British ministers seldom criticise Museveni in public, and in private they have lobbied him on behalf of Conservative Party donors — in one case attempting to cancel a £210-million tax bill levied in Uganda for UK oil company, Tullow Oil.
British ministers seldom criticise Museveni in public, and in private they have lobbied him on behalf of Conservative Party donors — in one case attempting to cancel a £210-million tax bill levied in Uganda for UK oil company, Tullow Oil.
2/5 The company, whose founder and former chair has donated to the Conservatives, has had major investments in Uganda and its staff were treated to a visit by British military officers on a “study tour” in 2015.
3/5 An investigation by Corporate Watch found that Tullow’s former business partner in the country,British firm Heritage Oil,triggered a Ugandan army operation in 2007 that resulted in the deaths of 6 ferry passengers, including a 3-year-old child,who were crossing Lake Albert.
4/5 UK diplomats are trusted to uphold the interests of British energy firms.The current High Commissioner to Uganda, @kate_airey spent 6 years working for Shell before becoming an “African energy adviser” where her job included “political analysis & lobbying Nigeria Oil & Gas”.
5/5 More : 
Britain whitewashes Uganda’s stolen election https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-20-britain-whitewashes-ugandas-stolen-election/
Britain whitewashes Uganda’s stolen election https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-20-britain-whitewashes-ugandas-stolen-election/
