Musevni is also in control of several military and police organizations, all of which are guilty of serious human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings of suspected rebels, incommunicado imprisonment, beatings, and prolonged detentions. Though, within the past year, limited attempts have been made to discipline some human rights violators, Uganda's overall record is still pretty poor. Though the government has demonstrated continued respect for freedoms of speech and of the press, other rights, such as those of privacy, assembly, and association are restricted. Various insurgent and rebel groups have been involved in abuses such as killings, torture, maimings and abductions, though on a more limited scale. However, it will be difficult for the country to continue to sustain growth in the future.
Coffee is the major export crop and accounts for the bulk of export revenues.
Between 1990 and1998, the economy turned in a solid performance as a result of these policies. However, because of Ugandan involvement in the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, growing corruption within the government, and slippage in the government's determination to press reforms, there are doubts as to whether or not economic performance can continue. U.S. aid focussing on the improvement of the professional qualities of the army is key to the security and stability of not only Uganda, but of the rest of the region.