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UN Condemns Publishing of Gay Names in Uganda

The United Nations has called on the media to refrain from publishing names and pictures of people it claims to be homosexual calling it a violation of basic rights to privacy.

Uganda: UN Condemns Newspaper's Naming of Gays

UN News, 27 February 2014

The United Nations human rights office said today that the publication by a Ugandan newspaper of the names and photos of people it claims are homosexual violates basic rights to… Read more »

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UN condemns the publishing of gay names in Uganda (file photo).

Uganda: Gays Are Disgusting, Museveni Tells CNN

Observer, 28 February 2014

In the aftermath of his signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, President Museveni is faced with the challenge of calming the West, especially the US government, which is… Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Backs Museveni

The Star, 27 February 2014

A section of Malindi residents have supported Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's signing of the anti- gay bill. Led by pastor Joash Oruoch, the group said it is wise for all human… Read more »
Uganda: Policing Adult Sexuality Is Simply Futile

Observer, 27 February 2014

By signing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, President Museveni did what he does best: reading the public good and dancing along, typical of a populist politician. Read more »
Uganda: In Aha, West Has Got What It Deserves

Observer, 27 February 2014

Two groups of individuals have been greatly shocked by the recent actions of President Yoweri Museveni on account of their previous relationship with him and what they believed… Read more »
Uganda: Kerry Compares Ugandan Anti-Gay Law to Nazism, Apartheid

VOA, 26 February 2014

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has likened Uganda's new anti-gay law to Nazi Germany and South African apartheid. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Museveni Ignores His Critics

DW, 26 February 2014

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has a signed a new anti-gay bill into law despite a torrent of international criticism. He wants to demonstrate his grip on power after almost 30… Read more »
Egypt: U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing: Egypt, Uganda

State Department, 25 February 2014

Excerpt from the U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing Read more »
Uganda: Ban Urges Uganda to Repeal Anti-Homosexuality Law

UN News, 25 February 2014

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged Ugandan authorities to revise or repeal the country's Anti-Homosexuality Bill, one day after he said it violates basic human rights and… Read more »

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Outcry Over Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Law

According to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravi Pillay, the Anti-Homosexuality law in the country violates basic human rights. Read more »
- Uganda: New Anti-Homosexuality Law in Uganda Violates Basic Human Rights, Stress UN Officials
- Kenya: Binyavanga Blasts M7 Over Anti-Gay Law
Uganda Blames West for Homosexuality

In his speech after signing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, President Yoweri Museveni suggested that the bill was designed to protect Ugandans from "Western civilizations trying to ... Read more »
- Uganda: Museveni Happy to 'Collide With the West' Over Homosexuality
- Uganda: After Signing, Museveni Says Anti-Gay Bill Was Necessitated By 'Arrogant Groups'
Uganda's Museveni Approves Anti-Gay Law

President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a bill that would expose gays and lesbians in Uganda to life imprisonment in certain cases. The new law bans the "promotion" of ... Read more »
- Uganda: Museveni Signs Anti-Gay Law
- Uganda: Museveni Signs Anti Homosexuality Bill

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