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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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BBC News

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Uganda Enacts Tough Anti-LGBTQ Law Including Death Penalty

Uganda's President signs tough anti-LGBTQ laws, including death penalty for aggravated homosexuality. Western condemnations and sanctions risk. Learn more about the controversial legislation.

4 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ+ law with death penalty for same-sex acts

Global outcry over Museveni’s assent to draconian new anti-gay law, condemned as a ‘permission slip for hate and dehumanisation’

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

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

Uganda’s president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.

4 months ago·India

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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.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

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

Uganda's president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.

4 months ago

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