I don't know if our news here has hit home...but if it hasn't, Uganda isn't in the best shape right now. As tensions raised between Uganda's Bagandan King and President Yoweri Museveni a rumor spread, via text message, that the King was incarcerated and rioters very quickly formed to defend the honor of their king. This rumor not only caused havoc and destruction all across Kampala, Uganda's capital city. But the death toll has reached 14 (mostly from stray bullets fired by police) and at one point, 20 women were stripped and beaten by an angry mob. No matter what news source you read, it seems like they all have a different version of what is going on, but that seems to generally be the norm with the news here. But one thing is consistent,the uproar came so quickly, everyone seemed to be about as confused as they were distressed.
So where was I planning to travel tomorrow? Kampala. Don't worry though, things have calmed down drastically and the American embassy as well as friends in Kampala tell us that we should be fine if we just wait until Monday. It just so happens that our new MAPLE members, Brad and Joel arrive Monday and Wednesday in Entebbe. Welcome to Uganda.
Jaime,
ReplyDeleteplease let the boys go to Kampala. As you must know women are often the targets when there is violence. You will stand out in any crowd.
Please be careful and cautious.
love mom
Jaimers, I am just backing what your mom said, be careful, nothing is that important to put yourself even close to any danger. I am sure you will be very careful and aware of anything that could go wrong, but it's scary to even think about what could happen..and your mom is getting a head of beautiful siver hair, (I'm jealous) but she doesn't need more to soon..anyway, I will e-mail you soon and catch you up on the little peanut...Sierra and I for some reason keep saying her, but all is well, and I love you very very much..be careful..love Gmma
ReplyDeleteHi Jaime,
ReplyDeleteIf at all possible, please let someone else take of the new people coming. Just not worth it. You never know what is going to happen with mob-mentality. It is just not worth the risk. Above all, please be careful!!
love you,
Eric