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Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

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Ugandan lawmakers passed a harsh new anti-gay bill on Tuesday. The bill prescribes the death penalty for the offense of aggravated homosexuality. Jail terms of up to 20 years are proposed for those who advocate or promote the rights of LGBTQ people. President Yoweri Museveni has condemned homosexuality over the years.

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Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent leader of Uganda's LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming "homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a harsh new anti-gay bill .

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

A prominent leader of Uganda’s LGBTQ community says he is worried about becoming “homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a tough new anti-gay law

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

A prominent leader of Uganda's LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming "homeless," describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a harsh new anti-gay bill.

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

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KIFI

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent leader of Uganda’s LGBTQ community says he is worried about becoming “homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a tough new anti-gay law. Frank Mugisha, head of the banned LGBTQ support group Sexual Minorities Uganda, told AP that he is worried about being evicted from where he rents. Internationally there…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Hill

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent leader of Uganda’s LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming “homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a harsh new anti-gay bill. “I am worried about being evicted,” said Frank Mugisha, head of the banned LGBTQ…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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