High Commission of Uganda, London
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| Location | Westminster, London |
| Address | 58-59 Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DX |
| Ambassador | H.E. Prof. Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda[1] |
The High Commission of Uganda in London is the diplomatic mission of Uganda in the United Kingdom.[2] It is located in Uganda House, next to Admiralty Arch on Trafalgar Square; it shares the building with the Embassy of Burundi.[2]
In 2011 a protest was held outside by High Commission by diaspora Ugandans opposed to the Presidency of Yoweri Museveni.[3] and also in 2012 by people opposed to the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill.[4]
In 2012 it was revealed that two staff at the High Commission were being investigated for suspected smuggling and tax evasion.[5]
Gallery
The High Commission
Flag and plaque
The entrance
Side entrance
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.london.mofa.go.ug/data/mmenu/1/About-us.html
- 1 2 "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ugandan demonstration for Ugandans in diaspora, outside Uganda House". 11 May 2011.
- ↑ "London protest calling on Uganda to drop anti-LGBT Bill". 10 December 2012.
- ↑ Alleyne, Richard (21 July 2012). "Ugandan High Commission's former staff under investigation for tax evasion". The Daily Telegraph. London.
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Coordinates: 51°30′26″N 0°07′42″W / 51.5072°N 0.1283°W
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