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Yoweri Museveni

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The president of Uganda and leader of the National Resistance Movement.

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"As always, I emphasised that dialogue and a peaceful political solution are the only sustainable paths to stability for Sudan and the region."
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"Identity politics is poisonous. It does not yield good results. What is important are shared interests that unite people."
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"sustainable peace in Sudan can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue rather than military victory."
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"Identity politics is poisonous. It does not yield good results. What is important are shared interests that unite people."
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"As always, I emphasised that dialogue and a peaceful political solution are the only sustainable paths to stability for Sudan and the region."
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"We must resolve the matter and to favour unity over division."
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"My new term should be regarded as a time for 'no more sleep for all Ugandans'."
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"We must protect what has been achieved, correct what still needs improvement and move forward together as one country."
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"I, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, swear in the name of the Almighty God that I shall faithfully exercise the functions of the President of Uganda, and shall uphold, preserve and protect the constitution and observe the laws of Uganda and that I shall protect the welfare of the people of Uganda, so help me God."
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"there is no need for alarm, as the situation is under control."
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