US mulls response to Uganda’s gay Bill

The US government is this week expected to announce its response to the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda, which carries life imprisonment for people convicted of gay behaviour.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Mar

Anti-gay Bill: Uganda now counts costs

Uganda’s tough new anti-gay law prompted stiff criticism and aid cuts by Western donors, and the East African nation is now facing a heavy diplomatic and economic fallout despite its role as a key regional ally, experts say.

 

11 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Reactions to Uganda's anti-gay bill

The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar canvasses opinions on new legislation in Uganda that toughens penalties for gay people.

 

11 years ago

Gayapolis

01 Apr

Tanzania: Another Anti Gay Bill in Africa

Tanzania: Another Anti Gay Bill in Africa
Gayapolis
Life in jail for homosexuality is not enough to protect Tanzania from gays, an MP has argued, as he drafts a new anti-LGBTI bill. The law in Tanzania already gives 20 years to life for homosexual activity, with slightly lighter sentences in the semi-autonomous ...

 

11 years ago

BBC

Museveni 'will sign' anti-gay bill

Ugandan President Museveni is to sign a controversial anti-gay bill, a spokesman says, abandoning a pledge to delay the bill pending scientific advice.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

25 Feb

Museveni signs anti-gay bill into law before media

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial bill that will see homosexuals jailed for life, defying international pressure and criticism, an official statement read.

 

11 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Ugandan president signs anti-gay bill

Uganda's leader has signed into law a bill toughening penalties for gay people but without a clause criminalising those who do not report them.

 

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Uganda's president on Ebola response

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni tells the BBC what Africa and Africans should be doing to combat the spread of the Ebola virus.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Uganda seeks US help on gay rights

Uganda's leader asks the US to advise a team of scientists about homosexuality, as he considers whether to sign a law increasing punishments.

 

10 years ago

BBC

09 Aug

Uganda activists celebrate gay pride

Ugandan activists celebrate gay pride, a year after a law requiring homosexuals be jailed for life was overturned.

 

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