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Uganda: Museveni to Sign Anti-Gay Law
Observer, 16 February 2014
In what may be seen as a dramatic turnaround, President Museveni says he is ready to assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, passed by Uganda's Parliament last December. Read more »
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Uganda: Statement by President Clinton on Criminalization of Homosexuality In Uganda
Clinton Foundation, 17 February 2014
I have been honored to work with and support the government and people of Uganda both when I was president and through the Clinton Foundation. But I am strongly opposed to its move… Read more »
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Uganda: Obama Condemns Anti-Gay Law
VOA, 16 February 2014
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is "deeply disappointed" that Uganda is about to enact legislation criminalizing homosexuality. Read more »
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Uganda: No Bail for Rapists and Homosexual Suspects
Independent (Kampala), 14 February 2014
President Yoweri Museveni alongside the NRM MPs currently meeting at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi have resolved to pass the proposal that seeks to deny bail for… Read more »
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Uganda: Uganda Outrage At Kenyan Gay, Lesbian Protest
CAJ News, 11 February 2014
On Monday, a group of Kenyan gays and lesbians took to the streets of Nairobi leading to the Ugandan embassy where they protested against what they termed "draconian" piece of… Read more »
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Uganda: Global Day of Action Against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill
AI London, 10 February 2014
Thousands of civil society activists, including Amnesty International supporters in the UK, Canada, Spain and Germany are acting together today in solidarity with campaigners in… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenyan Gays in Solidarity Protests Over Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill
The Star, 10 February 2014
The Kenyan Gay community is this morning holding demonstrations outside the Ugandan High Commission in solidarity with their Ugandan counterparts who have objected the intended… Read more »
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Uganda: I Cannot Sleep With a Woman, Even for Cash
Observer, 9 February 2014
This is a response to Are gay people born or made? Read more »
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Uganda: Are Gay People Born or Made?
Observer, 6 February 2014
Recently, during an NRM caucus meeting at State House, Ndorwa West MP David Bahati's Anti-Homosexuality Bill was discussed. Read more »
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Africa: The Law Cannot Stop Homosexuals in Africa!!!
Ghanaian Chronicle, 6 February 2014
The term GAY may refer to the act of two males having sexual or amorous contact with each other. In recent times, it has been used generally and repeatedly to refer to same sex… Read more »
Ugandan President to Sign Anti-Gay Bill
According to a statement released by State House, President Yoweri Museveni is ready to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed by parliament in December 2013, as U.S. President Barack Obama says he is "deeply disappointed" by the imminent enactment.
InFocus
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According to civil society groups in the country, the unsigned Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed by parliament still poses a threat if President Yoweri Museveni will assent to it. Read more »
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President Yoweri Museveni has failed to sign the anti-gay law passed by parliament, and given this reasons for doing so. Read more »
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A new anti-gay law risks hindering progress in the fight against HIV and Aids, as it will prevent vulnerable people from accessing essential services, says UNAIDS. Read more »
