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Uganda top court declines to block controversial anti-gay law, but sees some rights infringed

Uganda's constitutional court upheld an anti-gay law with death penalty provisions for 'aggravated homosexuality.'
The United Nations expressed deep concern over the law, calling it 'a recipe for systematic violations of the rights' of LGBTQ+ people.
The World Bank halted new loans to Uganda due to concerns about adherence to environmental and social standards.

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The Guardian

Uganda court rejects petition to overturn harsh anti-gay law

Legislation adopted last year outraged LGBTQ+ community, rights activists, the UN and western nations

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty in some cases

Uganda’s constitutional court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.”

1 month ago·India

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CBC News

As Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law, activists fear rising hatred and violence

Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera says Uganda's anti-gay legislation has already empowered people to abuse members of her community. Now, she fears it's about to get worse.

1 month ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law that allows the death penalty in some cases

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality" despite widespread condemnation from rights groups and others abroad.

1 month ago·United States

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abc News

Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty

Uganda’s constitutional court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.”

1 month ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Uganda's top court upholds anti-LGBTQ law but says some rights infringed

KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda's constitutional court on Wednesday refused to annul or suspend an anti-LGBTQ law that includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, but found some of its provisions inconsistent with certain fundamental human rights. Read full story

1 month ago·Malaysia

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