After Monday’s devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands, the Ugandan government has revealed the fate of its citizens in the affected states.
Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a statement was issued to set the record. Contrary to the misinformation that continues to spread on various social platforms, the ministry confirmed that a total of only three Ugandans were affected in Diyarbakr, Turkey.
Of the three, one was injured and is responding well to treatment at a hospital in the town of Malatic.
This development has dispelled rumors that Ugandan blogger in Turkey and government critic Fred Lumbuye Kajubi died in the earthquake!
“In addition, the Ministry wishes to further clarify that there are no reported deaths of any Ugandans and the information circulating on various social media platforms relating to the death of Mr. Fred Lumbuye as a result of this earthquake is not true, ” The Ministry’s Statement Reads
The Press release from the Ministry also explains that most Ugandans survived the disaster, the ministry said the majority of Ugandans in Turkey reside in Ankara, Istanbul, Konya, Izmir and Antalya, cities that were not affected.
In response to a video of two Ugandan girls that went viral on social media expressing their distress, the ministry said the duo had been contacted by officials from the Ugandan Embassy in Ankara and remained in regular contact with suggestions. necessary support.
The ministry urged all Ugandans in the Republic of Türkiye to contact the Ugandan Embassy in Ankara Türkiye by email:
Ugandaembassyturkey@gmail.com and contact phone numbers +905396440840, +905313468102 for consular support
Lumbuye has made a name for herself primarily on Facebook by posting “secret” information about the ruling party.
He is responsible for giving advance notice of the deaths of famous leaders of the country, from politicians, religious leaders to public figures.
He is also known to have announced the death of Buganda’s Kabaka, Prince Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, but was later discovered still alive. Lumbuye was released from prison last October and is currently in Turkey. Since then, the blogger has continued to create videos on his social media accounts where he discusses a variety of issues, including being critical of the government and some government officials.
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