Africa-Press – Uganda. The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nkunyingi Muwadda, has urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ugandan missions abroad to issue regular travel advisories to help combat the growing vice of human trafficking.
This appeal comes after 26 Ugandan nationals were repatriated from rebel territories in Myanmar, where they were subjected to inhumane treatment.
“We need to take proactive measures to protect our citizens from falling prey to human traffickers,” Muwadda said while addressing the media at Parliament alongside the repatriated victims.
“Issuing timely travel advisories will enable Ugandan nationals to make informed decisions and avoid potentially dangerous situations abroad.”
The repatriated victims shared harrowing accounts of being lured into the rebel territories through social media deception.
One victim revealed, “We were lured into Myanmar through WhatsApp group messages. We had no idea what lay ahead.”
Once in captivity, the victims faced brutal conditions, including physical abuse, rape, electrocution, and confinement in dark rooms.
Some victims were even forced to recruit other Ugandans through social media, further perpetuating the cycle of exploitation.
“We were subjected to inhuman treatment,” another victim recounted.
“We were beaten, raped, and electrocuted. Some of us were forced to recruit others through social media.”
The victims’ courageous testimonies shed light on the dark reality of human trafficking and the urgent need for preventive measures.
Muwadda emphasized that the government has a responsibility to protect its citizens.
The repatriated individuals also recounted their daring escapes from the rebel territories, highlighting the resilience and determination of those who managed to break free from their captors.
“We are grateful to be back home,” one victim said. “We hope our story will serve as a warning to others and help prevent similar cases in the future.”
The successful repatriation of the 26 Ugandans is a testament to the government’s efforts to protect its citizens.
However, more needs to be done to prevent such cases in the future.
Muwadda says by issuing travel advisories and raising awareness about human trafficking, the government can help safeguard Ugandan nationals.
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