Yoweri Museveni: A five time-elected dictator? | Talk to Al Jazeera

He’s ruled Uganda for 31 years.
With five presidential terms in office, Yoweri Museveni is surrounded by controversies related to freedom of speech, human rights, allegations of nepotism, and even the killing of Ugandan citizens.
But President Museveni claims Uganda is the most democratic country in the world and that he is leading his people out of poverty and to an even better future.
At 72, though, he’s three years away from the constitutional age limit to serve as President. But there is already speculation he will try to change that limit so he can get around it.
We'll discuss all of this in an exclusive interview as he visited the State of Qatar.

Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, Talks to Al Jazeera.
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Human Rights Watch, in its latest report, criticised Uganda's government's dealings in terms of human rights. Suppression of free speech, putting dissidents in jail … we have the case of Stella Nyanzi who is still in jail just because she expressed herself. We also have the opposition leader who has been in jail several times. We have the government cracking down on opponents and preventing people from rallying freely. By law, more than five people should have the consent and agreement of the police before they can express themselves in the street.

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[zaradimple]

I just love this man as old fashion as they come, He tell it like it is, no finesse whatsoever. I have met men like him in my grandfather and uncles. No mincing of their words, if you don't like it, lump it.

[mujunidalton]

He remained calm amidst the impatience of a disagreeable journalist.

[franjethi]

What a harsh description. President Museveni has done well for Uganda. Hail President Museveni.

[bensonnguma]

I thank you for the conversation that would open the eyes of many Ugandans

[fidelkanamugire]

At the end"thank you young man"
Museveni really knows the leadership game

[leebadam]

i am from Somalia i like Museveni the way he answers questions its simple with no more unecessary explanations, what he is, dictator or good leader i dont wana talk abt it. its for Ugandan pepo

[davidopira]

You built the country to the standard that we are now recognised all over

[wefindcourses]

Much love from Rwanda 🇷🇼 Live long Museveni ❤

[twesigyeabel]

Up to date this conversation still touches my heart 🥰 long live Ugandan hero 🇺🇬

[TwalibJamal-wujf]

I thank so much for my president Yoweri Museveni for good speech

[lukziii]

“If your mathematics is working well, then it should help you” 😂😂😂😂

[charlesolomi]

This interviewer is really harsh but I like the way Museveni answers hard qns calmly with simple answers like a real legend in the game.

[victorwn]

Very Good question by his excellency Yoweri Kaguta. So because we're poor we should never fight for our rights or help our neighbors fight for their rights.

[bonnybonny]

From Kenya and I respect and admire this man a lot. without his leadership Uganda could probably be in civil war and the security of Kenya would be so much compromised. Live long museveni

[kakuluchristopherclaudius]

I have also loved the interview and mzee is really active and has got potential to answer everything, Thanks for uniting Ugandans mzee we will keep you remembered ever and ever.

[welcometruthseekers]

This man is an African treasure who must be protected at all costs from European filth! Africa, Lesotho.🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🌹❤🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸💯👍🏿

[romanmugume]

"you have said we are poor but in our poverty we have been able to defeat the colonialists"😂😂😂😂😂

[amosmunthali]

Use that a little bit to improve your understanding this leader is intelligent

[GangaGanga-lt]

The Greatest "Veteran" President in Africa. Much respect, from South Africa.

[kurankamedard]

Am Ugandan I really like my president museven long live museven long live uganda you answered in good way