Ugandan MPs pass bill imposing death penalty for homosexuality

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MPs in Uganda have passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which would make homosexual acts punishable by death, attracting strong condemnation from rights campaigners.

Published 2 months ago · Kampala, Uganda

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Times of India

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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Reuters

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