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Uganda's president signs into law tough anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, which introduces draconian measures against homosexuality, including life imprisonment for "engaging in acts of homosexuality" and the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality" such as cases involving people infected with HIV or with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
Previously condemned by the United States, European Union and international human rights groups, the bill still enjoys broad public support in Uganda, despite clarification that identifying as gay would not be criminalized.

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The Globe & Mail

Video: Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law met with dismay in Ghana

'I am still an African', said Ghanaian LGBTQ rights activist Alex Kofi Donkor as he reacted to Uganda's harsh new anti-LGBTQ law. Ghana is considering a similar but milder version of the law, which supporters say has broad backing in the largely Christian country.

2 years ago·Canada

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Human Rights Watch

Uganda’s President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law

Click to expand Image Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda, May 2, 2023. © 2023 Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed a bill criminalizing same sex conduct, including potentially the death penalty for those convicted of “aggravated homosexuality,” into law. The Anti-Homosexuality A…

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Reuters

Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", drawing Western condemnation and risking sanctions from aid donors.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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NBC News

Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality."

2 years ago·United States

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NY1

Uganda's president signs into law anti-gay legislation

A suspect convicted of “attempted aggravated homosexuality” can be imprisoned for up to 14 years, according to the legislation.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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News

Outcry as Uganda’s draconian anti-gay bill signed into law

Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality described as among the world's harshest, prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers. FRANCE 24's Clément di Roma reports from Kigali.

2 years ago

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