Following a number of terrorist attacks at designated city points in Kampala, the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) has come out to condemn the attacks and re assured that the country is still safe and open for general tourism.
Through an issued statement, the association referred to the attacks as cowardly evil acts that only leave behind a terrorized population. The association also passed on condolences and compassion to the families of the deceased.
“The Association of Uganda Tour Operators condemns this cowardly act of terror and sends out our most hearty commiserations to the families of the bereaved while reassuring the causalities and the whole nation that it will be well,” the statement said.
They assured both local and foreign tourists that Uganda is safe and open for tourism activities.
“Uganda is not only a naturally endowed beautiful country with a resilient and happy people, but it is a country well known for its ability to rise over such adversity, with our never-give-up Ubuntu spirit emboldened by the popular local dialect ‘ Kijja Kuggwa’”
“With assurance from our security forces, we the Association of Uganda Tour Operators can confirm that the situation in Kampala particularly and Uganda in general, is calm, peaceful and security is stable. All means of transport, flight schedules including at Entebbe international Airport are operating normally. We are also happy to report that all tourist attractions across Uganda’s beautiful National parks and sites are operating normally”.
At least six people were killed in twin explosions early Tuesday, including three presumed suicide bombers, according to Ugandan police officials.
Police said terrorists from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – a group active in Uganda and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo – are responsible for the attack. The U.S. has linked the ADF with the Daesh terrorist group, the Islamic State that has since claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in Kampala.
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